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Hairy Algae I use filtered water but I do add minerals, electrolytes, salt etc. to it. I do not exceed their recommendations and attempt to stay "right in the middle" with all additives, temperature etc..

Hairy Algae This 55gal tank has been setup for 6 months or longer. I previously removed all the living plants, castles, rocks and replaced it with artificial plants but they still keep growing more of the algae. The aquarium gets NO direct sun as the drapes are always closed during the day( I...

I have been keeping the "artificial" light off but for 1-2 hours a day and I still am having probs with a hairy green algae. What should I do now ? I would prefer NOT using chemicals but if that's the only alternative which would be the best one for my 55gal aquarium w/ guppies, 4 different...