Cyano or LHA? (pic)

[88rxna]

Not sure which it is? Not seeing air bubbles in it, that's what has me confused?

 

[thegrun]

Hair algae

 

[88rxna]

Thanks...
I kicked my GFO back in high gear and a couple small water changes already this week.
Next up, bulb change!

 

[ca1ore]

Keep in mind that every tank has green hair algae. It is just a matter of whether it becomes a problem or not. Do the things you say, but also consider a clean up crew. Most effective way, IMO, to keep a tank looking good.

 

[jimlin]

Keep in mind that every tank has green hair algae. It is just a matter of whether it becomes a problem or not. Do the things you say, but also consider a clean up crew. Most effective way, IMO, to keep a tank looking good.

do you know of anything that will eat green hair algae that will not add too much of a bioload to the system?

 

[ca1ore]

I have had very good luck with clean up crews from Reefcleaners. An assortment of snails and crabs works well without too much added bio load. Tangs can be good too, but I have found them to be less effective overall.

 

[Tuton]

Snails are your best bet when it comes to algae control...
Turbos are good all around cleaners plus their large size means you will need relatively few of them...
Cerith, Astraea, and Nassarius would also be good options.....

 

[Dr. Reef]

it is all hair algae.

 

[88rxna]

Still say algae? I cleaned it the same day i posted first pics..

 

[coralsnaked]

5 days and yes it could still be hair algae

 

[88rxna]

Changed out my GFO..Ceaned it off last night at is has not come back yet.. So far, so good!!
You all may have been right!! Again.

 

[Normalaquatics]

yes, definitely hair algae. Cyano grows in somewhat of a deep red mat. The difference is very noticeable. Keep at it though, the tank is looking better.