hair algae

Caesar Augustus · 03-30-2002, 05:54 PM

I am having the worst bloom ever in my 55. The skimmer is running well, I've tried uping the carbon. I've got a poly filter I'm gonna try soon and I've already done several water changes. I AM STUMPED! I'm moving soon and I don't want to move the problem with me. Does anyone have any other suggestions??
Napoleon

dattack · 03-30-2002, 06:53 PM

YOu need to test the water for phosphates and nitrates at least. Make sure you use RO/DI water for topoff. You have to find the source of your problem.

Other things might help is to clean off the hair algae and remove it. Place a refugium for nutrient export. Make sure your skimmer is doing a good job.

SomeHairyOldGuy · 03-31-2002, 10:30 PM

Cutting back on feeding and the photo period should help some too.
SHOG

03-30-2002, 05:54 PM	#1
Caesar Augustus Mayor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Birmingham,AL U.S.A. Posts: 980	hair algae I am having the worst bloom ever in my 55. The skimmer is running well, I've tried uping the carbon. I've got a poly filter I'm gonna try soon and I've already done several water changes. I AM STUMPED! I'm moving soon and I don't want to move the problem with me. Does anyone have any other suggestions?? Napoleon

03-31-2002, 10:30 PM	#3
SomeHairyOldGuy Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: OU Posts: 732	Cutting back on feeding and the photo period should help some too. SHOG __________________ BOOMER SOONER!!!!

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03-30-2002, 06:53 PM	#2
dattack Council Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: anaheim, CA Posts: 347	YOu need to test the water for phosphates and nitrates at least. Make sure you use RO/DI water for topoff. You have to find the source of your problem. Other things might help is to clean off the hair algae and remove it. Place a refugium for nutrient export. Make sure your skimmer is doing a good job.

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