White Hair Alge Problem

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Neil D Yanez, Oct 31, 2015.

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  1. Neil D Yanez

    Neil D Yanez Plankton

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    White light hair alge! Does anyone know what this is and how I can get rid of it? It is taking over my tank! :([​IMG] 20151030_122241.jpg
     
    Neil D Yanez, Oct 31, 2015
    Neil D Yanez, Oct 31, 2015
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  2. SAW39

    SAW39 Ritteri Anemone

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    Saltwater system? I haven't any personal experience, but a quick read through the interweb indicates poor water quality, excessive light and/or overfeeding are associated with this. Remove as much as you can manually. Check your nitrite and nitrate level.Do a 20% water change.
    Apparently, this is very hard to eradicate so you have to keep at it.
    Good luck!
     
    SAW39, Nov 1, 2015
    SAW39, Nov 1, 2015
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