Hair Algae Question

Hi Guys,

I only have one spot of hair algae at the moment but I am not really sure what to do to get rid of it. I pulled one of my rocks and scrubbed it the other day and that seemed to well really well. I would do it to this rock as well but it has a small hitchhiker feather duster that I quite like. None of my hermits or snails seem to be touching it. It is only a patch about the size of a quarter of an inch. Should I just let it run its course and see if it dies out or does anyone have any other ideas? Thanks!!!!

Regards,
Ivy

 

I would catch it while its that small. Some people using really hot water shot onto it. That should be an easy fix for such a small problem. Some type of feeding syringe should do the trick.

 

Get it out no matter what it's size

 

Thanks for the help guys. I might try the hot water trick. The only problem I am worried about is that the feather duster is almost next to it. I am a little afraid of scorching it as well. It is still pretty small but has been there since the beginning. If I do the water, does it have to be boiling?

If I pull the rock out and scrub the spot in salt water, do you think that the duster will come off or die?

I was also wondering if I could use a pair of tweezers to pull it off. Does that work?

Thanks!!!

 

Treating an infection is fine, finding the cause of the infection is more important. Go over the standard check list; Over feeding, phosphate, nitrate, your bulb type and age and if the tank is getting any sun light.

 

Thanks Unclejed,

My lights are brand new and I am running a GFO reactor and just changed the media. My nitrates test negative, but that could be a false negative. I think that overfeeding could have been the cause. I was feeding for 5 minutes or when the food is gone and have cut it back to 2 minutes. They still eat almost all of the food but they seem to get it all. Thanks!!!!

Ivy