green hair algae is coming back

Discussion in 'Algae' started by crustytheclown, Sep 22, 2009.

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  1. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    ok so i should scrub my LR with a toothbrush to remove the algae and then i should do a water change, drop the temp alittle bit. does this sound right???
    any other things i should do???:cry:
     
    crustytheclown, Sep 22, 2009
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  2. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    turn the lights of for 2-3 days it wont hurt the corals, its like a storm to them then after that period(you can do it for longer if you want) just limit your light to 5-6 hours a day do frequent water changes and manually remove gh also you can look into a sea hare( supposudly eat hair algae) and a phosphate reactor and if all your levels are fine you may need to change your bulbs out
     
    drew3, Sep 22, 2009
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