Mar 14, 2010 #1 Fishboy Reefing newb is their any type of fish that will eat a mix of brown and red algae off the sand..and inverabretes?
Mar 14, 2010 #3 VAreef Reefing newb How about Nassarius snails and sand sifting stars. They may not eat the algae but can keep the sand mixed enough it won't grow?
How about Nassarius snails and sand sifting stars. They may not eat the algae but can keep the sand mixed enough it won't grow?
Mar 14, 2010 #4 yote In Memoriam Sometimes sea hares will eat the red slime.But thats a 50/50 shot. The best way to battle algae is to figure out where its nutrients are coming from.
Sometimes sea hares will eat the red slime.But thats a 50/50 shot. The best way to battle algae is to figure out where its nutrients are coming from.
Mar 14, 2010 #5 Melosu58 Reef enthusiast yote said: The best way to battle algae is to figure out where its nutrients are coming from. Click to expand... Best advice I`ve heard all day. The answer is not livestock it finding the fuel source. Read this FantasyReef Databases-Viewing item "10 Step Plan for Nuisance Algae Control"
yote said: The best way to battle algae is to figure out where its nutrients are coming from. Click to expand... Best advice I`ve heard all day. The answer is not livestock it finding the fuel source. Read this FantasyReef Databases-Viewing item "10 Step Plan for Nuisance Algae Control"