Slime algae

[Maddy]

Does anyone that has seahorses also have a slime algae problem because of the lower flow in the tank? Any suggestions of how to control it?

 

[zippy]

suck it up with a turkey baster

 

[Maddy]

I do that already but it just keeps on coming back.

 

[Vilas]

Since you can't blast flow at it, you have to cure it by looking at what's feeding it - nitrates and phosphates. A sump with a reactor can help, more water changes, and reducing waste. Certain macro algae can out compete for nutrients. Algae needs food, so do your best to eliminate nitrates and phosphate.