Have you beat hair algae?????

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Robman, Jul 17, 2009.

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Have you had or beat Green Hair Algae?

  1. Yes, I kicked it's butt!!

    16 vote(s)
    47.1%
  2. Yes, but I just live with it.

    7 vote(s)
    20.6%
  3. Fighting it like a madman.

    8 vote(s)
    23.5%
  4. No, never had it.

    3 vote(s)
    8.8%
  1. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    I swore i would never pour any chemicals in the tank, but I read a very lengthy post over on R/C, and many had very good luck with it. I also may have overblown my algae issue. Most people say it is not that bad. I will post pics here in a sec. Let me know what you all think.
     
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  3. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Here are some pics as of tonight
    This is the worst rock in the tank--It is bottom center

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    This one is the second worst, but this one is fading--bottom right.

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    This is the whole tank-Not really that noticeable if you are not looking for it.

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    I showed this one for the previous post, to show that the reef is open (hollow) inside. Lots of flow.

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    I started the first dose of API Algaefix Marine yesterday. Most people say results are seen around the 5th dose. I will update as I go:):):)
     
  4. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    I'm sure but I am still convinced that there are spots that you cant get. Some of those rocks are stacked pretty tightly man. No matter which way you look at it, in order to get 330 lbs of rock in one tank, it's gonna have to be tight. I have barely over a 100 lbs of rock in my 150 and get good flow throughout. I'll bet there are spots in there where the poo is settling and causing issues for ya.
     
  5. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    That is exactly how I kicked mine's butt. Gold spotted rabbitfish had it all cleaned up in no time.
     
  6. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    Are you using ro/di water for top offs and water changes? When is the last time you changed the filters if you do use one? Also, talk to John Maloney @ reefcleaners. He'll pick out the right clean up crew for you to get rid of it.