live rock arrangement for flow

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thart
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Re: live rock arrangement for flow

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dawnix wrote: Thu Jun 19, 2025 7:48 pm I'm new to this, but I've heard that heavier flow helps keep algae down. Is that true? My tank's only been up for a few months, and I'm already battling hair algae.
Flow can help, but it's not a cure-all. You'll need to address nutrients too. What's your nitrate and phosphate levels? Also, consider adding some herbivores like Trochus snails.
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Re: live rock arrangement for flow

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Don't forget to post pics of your scape, reelmaster! I'd love to see how it turns out. And dawnix, hang in there. Algae phases are normal in new tanks. It'll settle down with time.
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