Long Redish Hair Algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Lilou, Oct 31, 2008.

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  1. Lilou

    Lilou Astrea Snail

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    Can anyone what this is, why it grows and how should I get rid of it. My water chemistry is okay. No PO4. I only have 10 gallon nano.
     

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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    it looks kinda like stringy cyanobacteria. cyano usually can feed on alot of stuff, my advice is just keep removing it by siphoning it out with a air hose. buy removing the bacteria your removing the nutrients locked in it eventually there wont be nutrients in the tank for it to grow. it maybe because you star died
    also i don't know if your planning on getting a new one or not, but your tank is to small for it to have enough to eat so stay away from them(they really need around a 100 gallon tank to eat properly)
     
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