Green stringy algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by andyh10051987, Feb 24, 2009.

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  1. andyh10051987

    andyh10051987 Astrea Snail

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    I have a bunch of green stringy algae growing all over the tank, any tips in controlling this problem?

    thanks you all for your help!:)
     
    andyh10051987, Feb 24, 2009
    andyh10051987, Feb 24, 2009
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  2. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Sounds like hair algae - but to be sure, can you post a pic?
     
    phoenixhieghts, Feb 25, 2009
    phoenixhieghts, Feb 25, 2009
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  3. dlandino

    dlandino Astrea Snail

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    Yep sounds like HA. Once you post a pic we can diagnose more thoroughly. A few typical questions while you are getting the pic.

    How long has the tank been running and out of your cycle?
    What are your chemistry levles specifically No3, and Po4
    What type of lights are you running and how old are you bulbs?
    What are you using for a skimmer, sump, fuge basically any nutrient export that you have in place.
    What is your tank size and bio load fish, coral, inverts etc.
    What do you have for flow in GPH?
    What are your feeding habits?

    This should be a good start and we'll chat soon. Good luck with the pic.

    Dave
     
    Last edited: Feb 25, 2009
    dlandino, Feb 25, 2009
    dlandino, Feb 25, 2009
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