Hair algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by opfishin, Jan 17, 2011.

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  1. opfishin

    opfishin Astrea Snail

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    I have hair algae going on in my 100g tank which is all aggressive fish and no corals. I have not done anything for it yet but I do not want it getting worse, so i turned here for some suggestions.
     
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  2. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    u use ro/di water?
     
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  3. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    Get a product called Phosban and put it in a mesh bag or reactor in your tank. Algae lives on phosphates and you probably have too high phosphates. The Phosban will absorbe most of the phosphates and the hair algae will eventually die off. :)
     
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  4. opfishin

    opfishin Astrea Snail

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    yup on the rodi. and yea i have been with the phosban. whats the frequency it should be changed. i think i may get the reactor because the bags just r a pain
     
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  5. TheSaltwaterGuy

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    get some snails and hermits i guess.
     
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  6. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    Yea i have a BRS GFO Reactor. It is really cheap and high quality!! Here is the link.

    BRS GFO and Carbon Reactor - English
     
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