Type of algae

[cjbaker]

Is this hair algae or is it a different type?
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[OniTweak]

Looks like it. You can physically remove it with your hands but try to get it all to make sure it won't grow anymore. Some hermits will eat it as will some other crabs. Good luck in getting rid of it but remember algae generally only grows when something in your water is off.

 

[cjbaker]

Thanks I thought it was. Nitrates are a little high. I've just changed my filters in my RO unit but it's still showing around 15ppm straight from the filter :-/ it's been growing since I upgraded my lights and I'm struggling to get rid :-(

 

[OniTweak]

Thanks I thought it was. Nitrates are a little high. I've just changed my filters in my RO unit but it's still showing around 15ppm straight from the filter :-/ it's been growing since I upgraded my lights and I'm struggling to get rid :-(

Id say if your tank can survive a blackout time you should go ahead and give it a few days. Also make sure that you dont have the tank in actual daylight.

 

[cjbaker]

I only have one finger coral and a orange tree sponge in the tank as far as corals go. Do you think the finger coral would survive a 3 day black out.