fresh water hair algae?

[pool_dude]

ok, my roommate left for vacation, so was left in charge to take care of his tank. i did what he normally does and that is feed his fish and change his water. for some reason, he has hair algae. anyway to stop this growth?

 

[lmw80]

reducing phosphates and nutrients along with light reduction should help.

 

[workfortheman]

Hair Algae

I have the same hair algae in my 20g-long planted, with 2-15w flourescent strips, no ferts, and DIY CO2. Grows mostly on dwarf sag, chain sword, and java fern. Spreading to cabomba. Tank gets no direct sunlight.

In reading I thought maybe the CO2 was creating an inbalance, so I pulled that. Also heard that Rosy Barbs are known to eat it. True/Untrue? would 3-4 of them get along with 6 black neons and an angelfish?

Lastly, what are steps to reduce phosphate? Any methods other than chemical?

Thanks

 

[greenmaji]

http://www.aquariaplants.com/alqaeproblems.htm

 

[Zezmo]

How long is he on vacation? I would just follow his instructions and let him deal with the algae when he gets back.