Green hair alge

We need more information. How old is the tank? what is in it? how are you maintaining stable parameters. Pictures would help tons.
 
+1 more info needed to help. Tank size, parameters with actual numbers ect ect ect. The more info you include the better able we will be to help.
 
1. Test for nitrates and phos for sure
2. get media reactor to reduce phostates and nitrates
3. do more frequent water changes to keep levels down
4. keep lights off for a few days, only turning on for 10 mins to feed once, if that
5. feed less.
6. get clean up crew, lawnmower blenny or sea hare to eat algae
7. take rocks out and scrub in peroxide and water bucket to remove algae.
8. hand pick off algae
pretty much all you can do
 
Well I have. 155 bow front I did about 40 gallon water change my phosphate was high I have had the light off for 3days and did not feed going to to check parameters today and see where I'm at. Also I put some phosphate x in the tank last night and will check everything want to thank you guys and girls for all the help !!!
 
1. Test for nitrates and phos for sure
2. get media reactor to reduce phostates and nitrates
3. do more frequent water changes to keep levels down
4. keep lights off for a few days, only turning on for 10 mins to feed once, if that
5. feed less.
6. get clean up crew, lawnmower blenny or sea hare to eat algae
7. take rocks out and scrub in peroxide and water bucket to remove algae.
8. hand pick off algae
pretty much all you can do
I am having same problem in my 46 g bowfront. Should all lights be off or can I keep my blue anctic lights on?
 
keep em all off. im assumming the tank isnt in a windowless sealed room with 0 light
 
I always refer to this video. I like to watch instructional videos, I tend to learn quicker.

Watch this and you will be well informed the causes of your algae and how to rid it.

 

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