Hair algae?

Tylerc33 · Aug 4, 2019

Hey guys I have this algae developing on my rocks and now on my sand. Can we tell what it is and how to get rid of it? Pictures not very good how do you guys get good pictures I never can with my lights on lol

Tahoe61 · Aug 4, 2019

Cynobacteia, with a mix of diatoms. Increase flow often is of assistance. Looks like a new tank going threw the uglies.

Tylerc33 · Aug 4, 2019

Okay I’ll pick up another power head then to get more flow going. And the tank is about 8 months now. Is there anything else I can do about getting rid of it or just kinda go through it

Tahoe61 · Aug 4, 2019

Manual removal if it's appropriate, you have smaller tank.

You can use a product but I would avoid it for now. Check your nitrates and phos if able.

Snookin · Aug 4, 2019

For an 8 month old tank your rock looks super new and white which isn’t a good thing. Check your nitrates and phosphates. Low nutrients maybe your issue.

Auquanut · Aug 4, 2019

Tahoe61 said:
Cynobacteia, with a mix of diatoms. Increase flow often is of assistance. Looks like a new tank going threw the uglies.

Yep. Exactly that. Increased flow should help, but there's just so much you can do until your tank finds it's equilibrium. My 125 really started taking off at about the 1 year mark. One thing I would caution against is treating with chemicals too much unless it becomes absolutely necessary.