Hair algae

[dralarms]

I am in need of a good hair algae removal tool that won't kill off anything else. Anyone got any suggestions?

 

[ccCapt]

There is no magic hair algae removal tool.
1- regular schedule for pwc's
2- proper maintanence
3- clean up crew (red or blue leg hermits, snails) to keep things under control

 

[Brenden]

Remove the source. That will stop it. WC's and poly filters will usually clear it up. How often do you feed etc. Something is adding excess nutrients to your water.

 

[Oceanicsublimat]

I got rid of mine with some phosphate media and manual removal with the cleanup crew helping round the clock also not had an outbreak since I started using the phosphate remover..Hope this helps..

 

[dralarms]

Oh yea, I forgot about that. Thanks.

 

[melosu58]

They do make a product for hair algea removal and it wont hurt anything else. It`s called a toothbrush rubberbanded to a siphon hose. Just gentlly scrub rock and siphon loose algea and feed every other day. It works every time.

 

[SkinnyPete]

It would help if you knew your levels. Probably Nitrates and/or phosphates are high. Work to lower these levels to control hair algae.

 

[david_396]

I'm currently using a product manufactured by TLC. The product is called Marine S.A.T. Biological Clarifier for reef and saltwater aquariums. It's non toxic 100 percent live bacteria. Takes 2 to 4 weeks to treat the tank. Shop where I purchased said it may take a month or two to be completly gone. Use 1 ounce per 10 gallon once a week. Seems to be working. I'm going on the second week of treatment and can see a noticable difference. 32 onces was $28.00. treats 320 gallons.

 

[dralarms]

It would help if you knew your levels. Probably Nitrates and/or phosphates are high. Work to lower these levels to control hair algae.

Nitrates not high now phosphates might be. I have been known to over feed once in a while.

I'm currently using a product manufactured by TLC. The product is called Marine S.A.T. Biological Clarifier for reef and saltwater aquariums. It's non toxic 100 percent live bacteria. Takes 2 to 4 weeks to treat the tank. Shop where I purchased said it may take a month or two to be completly gone. Use 1 ounce per 10 gallon once a week. Seems to be working. I'm going on the second week of treatment and can see a noticable difference. 32 onces was $28.00. treats 320 gallons.

this might be ok if I can find it around here.

 

[midiman]

Try AZ-NO3.

Worked like a charm for me twice ... not permanent (as in forever), but it works. I've used it twice since last Feb.