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Algae and dinos are the most efficient organisms in your tank. It is probably impossible to starve them out. I recommend some natural competition/predators such as snalis, crabs, or other grazers. One or more previous posts recommended specific kinds of snails and crabs.
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Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.
What was your test kit for PO4?
.25 is a number that makes me always suspect the kit. Was it a Hanna ULR Checker? I find it difficult to trust anything else.
Still, if you have hair algae, you have (or had) some nutrient. Don't go knocking it down too fast.
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.25 is a number that makes me always suspect the kit. Was it a Hanna ULR Checker? I find it difficult to trust anything else.
Still, if you have hair algae, you have (or had) some nutrient. Don't go knocking it down too fast.
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Ive got a 20gal nano that’s been up for about 7 months and I’ve been experiencing a brown hair algae problem. My nitrates are 0 and my phosphate it’s 0.25 so i am currently trying to increase the nitrate to about 5 over two weeks. Any other opinions would be much appreciated!
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I use the Red Sea tests ( alk, pH, ammonia, NO2, NO3,) and a Hagen PO4 test kit.Welcome!!! ScottB may have touched on it. But what kind of testing kit do you use?
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