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Old 11-21-2017, 06:46 PM   #1
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Fuzzy looking algae

Please help me identify this algae it’s all over my live rock and also the best way to get rid of it.
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Hair algae. A sign of excess nutrients in the water column. Large water changes with ro/di water. There are also links to articles on this topic in my signature.
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Hair algae. A sign of excess nutrients in the water column. Large water changes with ro/di water. There are also links to articles on this topic in my signature.


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most of that will blow off with a turkey baster one of my favorite tools .
best time to do this is during water changes . large water changes will help remove excess nutrients .
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