green hair algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by rothany206, Nov 13, 2008.

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  1. rothany206

    rothany206 Spaghetti Worm

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    :confused::confused: i got huge rock with gsp and noticed some green hair algae what should i do shold i try to fight it or take it out
     
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    rothany206, Nov 13, 2008
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  2. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Take it out! If you have no hair in the display don't put any in. It is easier to fight it in a QT if you have one or make a simple one and treat with Algaefix or some other appropriate formula. I have passed up many a nice coral because I spotted bubble or hair on them.
     
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  3. rothany206

    rothany206 Spaghetti Worm

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    would the algae fix hurt the gsp
     
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  4. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    No, i am currently using it in my biocube and have in the past with no problems.
     
    unclejed, Nov 14, 2008
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  5. snooopidydoo

    snooopidydoo Coral Banded Shrimp

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    you can also take the rock out and scrub is intell it's off.
    That stuff is nearly impossible to get rid of once you have a tank full.
     
    snooopidydoo, Nov 16, 2008
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