Green hair

[Knoxjoelee]

Got some green hair while cycling should I worry about it?or is this normal?

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

It's pretty normal. It feeds off the excess nutrients. I would try to get it under control so that it does not overtake the tank. How are you cycling the tank?

 

[glb]

Got some green hair while cycling should I worry about it?or is this normal?

It's probably caused by excess nitrates, phosphates, higher water temp or lights on too long. I've had it under those circumstances. I have a phosban reactor now that keeps it in check but I don't know if you should use one while cycling.

 

[Knoxjoelee]

Just cycling with live rock I got on Craig's list I'm thinking it was on his rock already.

 

[glb]

Just cycling with live rock I got on Craig's list I'm thinking it was on his rock already.

Probably. Or the rocks could be leaching a little phosphate. But the problem is solvable with patience. A phosban reactor worked for me. Also, less feedings, shorter light cycles and don't let temp get too high. Hanna checker makes a great phosphate kit. It might take a while to clear up or not. Just hang in there.

 

[Knoxjoelee]

Can I just run some phosban media thru my cannister filter?

 

[glb]

Can I just run some phosban media thru my cannister filter?

I've never run a canister filter but the phosban comes with a media bag, so I don't see why not. The advantage of a reactor is that it tumbles the phosban, which makes it more effective.