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Old 11-15-2007, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Oklahoma
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Tank Size (US GAL): 12
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Name: Stacy
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Default Green Slime Algae on Live Sand

Hello,

I am a new nano reef tank enthusiast and I've had my 12 gallon Aquapod tank for around 3 months now. I currently have 8 pounds of live rock, 10 pounds of live sand, 6 blue leg hermits, and 1 Blue Damsel. I have noticed a recent outbreak of green slimy algae growing on the live sand and glass of my tank. I did a 20% water change and cleaned the algae from the sides of the tank and sand. But I'm still having new algae growing. My water test results were fine except the PH was down to 8.0. No amonia, nitrites, or nitrates. I have not tested for phosphates though. What is the best way to rid my tank of this nuisance algae so it does not keep coming back?

Thanks!
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