Here's the list from that site, which I've actually been working from already:
It has happened to everyone, or if it hasnt, probably will. You get a nuisance algae problem. The following is my 10 Step Plan for getting this under control. Remember, the problem didn't happen overnight, and it won't be cured overnight either.
1. Remove Nitrates and Phosphates from the source water by using RO/DI water. Done, always have.
2. Do more frequent water changes. One a week is a good place to start. Already do.
3.Manually remove the nuisance via pulling it out by hand, forceps or siphoning. Did that, and for the cyano, it caused a major tank-wide outbreak.
4. Cut back on lighting, totally blackout the tank for a week or at a bare minimum, cut the lighting time in half. I have many sensitive corals. I've cut the photoperiod back as much as I'm comfortable, but I am not yet desperate enough to black out.
5. Increase your clean up crew. More snails and crabs are normally a good idea. attempting to do this now.
6. Reduce the amount and frequency of feedings. Every two or three days will not hurt the fish. I feed every other day, and worry because my new tangs are still pretty skinny. Not willing to cut back on food any more.
7. Rinse the frozen foods (thaw, pour out water, put in tank) Been doing that, too.
8. Add a refugium, or if you can't, then consider using fresh macro in the tank. Got that, with a DSB and lots of macro growing in it.
9. Quit using additives such as coral growers and filter feeding foods. Even though the bottles may say they dont add phosphates and such, they do impair water quality. Don't add anything.
10. Get a protein skimmer. Have a very nice skimmer rated for 750g.
So, as you can see, I've already been over the list and eliminated as many sources of problems as possible. Now it's time to add to my CUC. but thanks mike :)
