Green hair algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by keifer905, Jan 7, 2011.

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  1. keifer905

    keifer905 Peppermint Shrimp

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    thank you guys ill update in a bit
     
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  3. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    That is why I had to share it, I remember the feeling of giving up especially when you have done everything everyone recommends and it doesnt work :-[
     
  4. jokaz82

    jokaz82 Fire Worm

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    I am where you are now. I have reduced lighting/feedings, water changes. I decided last night after scrubing & hand picking the algae, its time for algaefix.
     
  5. clarky2120

    clarky2120 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I wouldn't start with the recommended dose though. From what I read the product has killed fish before if it's not measured out correctly. It's probably a good idea to start with 1/3 of the dose.
     
  6. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    a seahare might work
     
  7. ducati 748

    ducati 748 Astrea Snail

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    i had a lot of gha in my tank,loads of it,thats until i discovered aquakat tank clear,1ml a day for 7 days then 1ml every 7th day and its all gone,its on ebay,no chemicals all plant based hope this helps
     
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  9. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    +1 I started with half and dosed every 4 days for a total of 4 doses and it cleared up
     
  10. keifer905

    keifer905 Peppermint Shrimp

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    im going to try new lighting as mine are a year old, i was told after a certain point the lights actually grow algae a LOT more
    im also going to get a bristle tooth and a sea hare
     
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    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Good idea! keep us updated on your progress
     
  12. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    All of that will help. For sure manual removal will help tons as well....I started usinng biopelets in a reactor and wow what a difference. I have 2 sea hares in a 55gallon tank I too was tryinng everything...now I wish I could get my problem back lol...I love my sea hares but so long as my reactor and my skimmer are running I don't see any gha coming back any time soon even with my huge overfeeding problem...what can I say I like fat fish hehe