feeding mushrooms without overfeeding

[mikoson]

I've been feeding my mushrooms Reef Roids twice a week, but I'm noticing some algae buildup. How often do you guys feed yours without causing issues? My tank's a 40 gallon with moderate lighting, running a protein skimmer, and I do 10% water changes weekly.

[emblaze]

I've been feeding my mushrooms Reef Roids twice a week, but I'm noticing some algae buildup. How often do you guys feed yours without causing issues? My tank's a 40 gallon with moderate lighting, running a protein skimmer, and I do 10% water changes weekly.

Twice a week might be pushing it if your nutrients are already high. I'd cut back to once a week and see if the algae chills. What's your nitrate level at? Mine stay happy with a single feeding, and I run carbon to keep things clean.

[treelot]

I just dump a pinch of pellets in there and hope for the best. My shrooms seem fine, but my tank's a mess otherwise. Got a 20 gallon with cheap LED lights, no skimmer, and I barely remember water changes. Maybe don't do what I do.

[dawnriver]

I've had good results with spot feeding mine every 10 days. They're in a 30 gallon with T5 lighting, and I keep nitrates below 5 ppm. If you're getting algae, maybe check your phosphate levels too. Overfeeding can spike both.

[javana]

Yo, my shrooms get fed like once a month and they're chillin'. Tank's a 50 gallon with Radions, and I dose amino acids instead of gooping up the water. Less food, less hassle, ya know?

[dizzy]

Yo, my shrooms get fed like once a month and they're chillin'. Tank's a 50 gallon with Radions, and I dose amino acids instead of gooping up the water. Less food, less hassle, ya know?

Amino acids are a solid move. I've been using them too, but I still toss in some mysis shrimp every couple weeks. My mushrooms puff up nice, and no algae drama. What brand of amino acids you using?

[mikoson]

Thanks for the tips, everyone. I'll try scaling back to once a week and check my nitrates. Appreciate the help!

[emblaze]

Let us know how it goes. And if the algae doesn't back off, consider adding a cleanup crew. My trochus snails do wonders.

[treelot]

Cleanup crew? I got one hermit crab that's probably plotting my demise. Maybe I should step up my game.

[dawnriver]

Cleanup crew? I got one hermit crab that's probably plotting my demise. Maybe I should step up my game.

Hermits can be sketchy. I'd go for cerith snails—they're less likely to knock stuff over and they're algae machines.