Black Hair

Discussion in 'Algae' started by hitman35, Mar 25, 2007.

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  1. hitman35

    hitman35 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I have some black hair algea growing on my powerhead, skimmer intake foam and sand any one have a clue what it might be and how can I get rid of it
     
    hitman35, Mar 25, 2007
    hitman35, Mar 25, 2007
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  2. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    how are your phosphates and nitrates they are the ones that feed algae . imo ..:)
     
    mattgeezer, Mar 26, 2007
    mattgeezer, Mar 26, 2007
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  3. hitman35

    hitman35 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    my phosphate and nitrate levels are fine I have also been leaving my light off more often
     
    hitman35, Mar 26, 2007
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  4. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    what about youre lighting how old are the bulbs / tubes . old tubes can bloom algae!!
     
    mattgeezer, Mar 26, 2007
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  5. hitman35

    hitman35 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I believe I had the fixture for maybe a year now
     
    hitman35, Mar 26, 2007
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  6. MDeth

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    what kind of lighting is it? most people recommend 8-10mo on PCs and about 8mo on MH :)
     
    MDeth, Mar 26, 2007
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  7. hitman35

    hitman35 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Its a PC
     
    hitman35, Mar 27, 2007
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  8. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    new bulb time
     
    mattgeezer, Mar 27, 2007
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  9. hitman35

    hitman35 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I was having a huge brain fart before the life of my bulbs are actually about 5 months.:-[
     
    hitman35, Mar 28, 2007
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  10. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    Try cutting your lighting hours back a little it might help
     
    mattgeezer, Mar 28, 2007
    mattgeezer, Mar 28, 2007
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