algae on acropora

Discussion in 'Algae' started by ollie51, Mar 17, 2008.

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  1. ollie51

    ollie51 Feather Duster

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    i rescued 2 acros from a lps both were infested with hair algae ,removed as much as i could w/tweezers but it keeps coming back its mostly in the middle by the base i have many crabs ,snails and a algae bleeny but they cant get it any suggestions?
     
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Give them some time, they will. How is your parameters?
     
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  3. ollie51

    ollie51 Feather Duster

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    All the parameters are fine. These are the only two things in the whole tank that have hair algae.
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Since they came from another tank, maybe your tank will not "feed" the algae and die.
     
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