Are you using Reverse Osmosis or Dionized water? Most significant algae problems are caused
by not using RO or DI water.
Most hobbyist test kits wont read a
tremendously accurate silicate or phosphate test.
Problem algae is usually traced to water, over feeding, light bulbs past their life
expectancy, low pH and not using Kalkwasser, insufficient skimming
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