Brown Algea

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Originally Posted by butterfly_babe4200

Wow lots going on in your tank. I agree that 2 is too many tangs for a 55. That is what I have and they grow pretty fast. I know I wanted 2 also but was advised against it and now I know why Size does matter. Also is mixing kinds of Clowns safe? Are they fighting? Watch them closly!!!! They are not really to be mixed. Hermit crabs help sift the sand and slow algae growth also. Sand sifting sea cucumbers help with sand also.
Good luck

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The two clowns are very happy from the looks of it, ones small and the maroon is the larger one I'll have some pics of them soon, I got them both an anenome and they share and travel between them. Im doing weekly water changes to keep the water perimeters in check. Also adding calcium/alkalinity daily. Currently the snails are doing a great job, is 15 snails enough for a 55g?

What kind and size snails? That makes a difference. Careful with the Ca+ I ODed my tank bt adding too much too fast. As I said I recommend more then just snails, you need a varity of cleaners to do the job.

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Originally Posted by butterfly_babe4200

What kind and size snails? That makes a difference. Careful with the Ca+ I ODed my tank bt adding too much too fast. As I said I recommend more then just snails, you need a varity of cleaners to do the job.

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I think their the small average size snails, also theres a sand sifting star fish, and a dozen hermit crabs as part of the "cleaner crew". Yes im very careful with the Ca+/Alk to the tank, I add about 15 ml every 2 days (equal parts) seems to be ok and no ODing as of yet, Im still waiting for the calc growth (or w/e the purple stuff is called).