Inquiry: Green hair algea
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Chitown tom
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A scrub brush outside of the tank works wonders. Can you remove the rock from the tank?
I would also look into the root cause of the algae in the first place. How are your phosphate levels looking?
I would also look into the root cause of the algae in the first place. How are your phosphate levels looking?
cjd
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Test for nitrates and phosphates. Steady weekly water changes with RO/DI saltwater mix . When doing water change , take out any rock you can easily remove and scrub it in the old water before putting back into the display. Use a toothbrush to scrub any rock in the aquarium and use a turkey baster to blast the rocks free of any debris . Increase the flow inside the display to keep things suspended , net out what you can and let the mechanical filter do the rest. After the water looks clear and things settle , replace filter sock with a clean one and adjust flow to normal speeds . Repeat the rock scrubbing every couple of days to get it under control . Add a clean up crew including snails and crabs ( if you are willing to deal with the trouble crabs can bring. )
+1 above. Algae cannot grow without po4 and no3. If you know your numbers you can match strategies with your plan for the tank. cjd is right about cleaning the rock and how to do it. Among the list of big misconceptions/mistakes I have made, thinking clean up crew will do the trick is up there.
