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| Reef Discussion Post your questions, realizations, or just general thoughts on the subject of Saltwater & Reef aquariums |
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| Reef Discussion Post your questions, realizations, or just general thoughts on the subject of Saltwater & Reef aquariums |
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03-11-2008, 12:36 AM
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 hair algae Probobly a stupid question to some. I was just wondering how to get rid of green hair algae in my tank. It is starting to grow on more and more rocks, and i want to get rid of it before it gets out of hand. thanks .  |
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03-11-2008, 07:58 AM
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| Re: hair algae There is a lot of good info about algae in these articles. http://www.reefbuilders.com/forums/n...b-library.html You can also scroll down the page and find 4-5 threads about hair algae. |
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03-11-2008, 08:34 AM
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| Re: hair algae Hi zilla, how about some info. How long has the tank been up? Did you use substrate and rock from another tank to establish this one? What are your nitrate and phosphate levels? The answer to these will help to determine possible causes/reasons for an outbreak. Let me know. |
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03-11-2008, 04:53 PM
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| Re: hair algae Tuxedo urchin will help with hair algae |
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03-11-2008, 06:09 PM
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| Re: hair algae Like what Leon said we would like some test level, although not all algae comes from phosphates and nitrates. How old your lighting? Are you using RO water? What are your Magnesium levels at? |
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03-12-2008, 10:08 AM
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| Re: hair algae Yes tonz, i forgot about the lighting, thanks. |
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03-12-2008, 10:16 AM
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| Re: hair algae Fill me in on the lighting guys. Perhaps I am misinterpreting your post but how could "older" lighting be related to algae growth. I thought stronger lighting usually causes algae growth. Godzilla is the tank exposed to a lot of natural sunlight?
__________________ Never test the depth of the water with both feet. |
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03-12-2008, 11:50 AM
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| Re: hair algae Quote:
Old bulbs shift their spectrum some that can trigger an algae outbreak. |
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03-12-2008, 01:40 PM
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| Re: hair algae Yes, as jay states, it is the spectrum of the light. zilla, the word "stronger" is misleading to most. For example, My power compaq "looks" brighter than my T-5, however my T-5 has a "stronger" or more "intense" spectrum of penetrating light. That is why T-5s are growing in popularity. |
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03-12-2008, 03:23 PM
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| Re: hair algae That's why I love hanging out with you guys! Thanks for the explanation!
__________________ Never test the depth of the water with both feet. |
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