180 - Hair Algae

[Clayman]

I also just finished a battle with GHA, It took several months but I found manual removal and time were the two best things. Urchins help alot too aslong as u don't mind losing coraline. Seahares are good too but my shrimp would not leave them alone and ened up killing one before I could get it out.

 

[OliverM3]

I'm amazed at how long it really takes to get rid of.
I thought mine was going away after a month of phosban.
It was all starting to turn white.
But I did a couple target feedings of DT's Oyster eggs
And the beautiful(sarcasm) green color in the hair algae came right back.
I guess this isn't going to be as easy as I thought.

 

[psyrob]

I fought a long losing battle with hair algae, until I added a DI canister to my RO unit. Algae went away for a year. Then it came roaring back. I broke down and bought a TDS meter and found my DI was exhausted. TDS readings were 7 after the RO unit and 7 after the DI unit. Tap water is 264, indicating the RO unit was at about 97% and the DI was ineffective. Just bought a new one DI canister from filter guys and I'm doing weekly water changes.

Taking a long time, but I'm learning that doing things right the first time is the best! I should have bought the more expensive RO/DI with TDS meter right off the bat...