getting rid of hair algae
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kevin_austin
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From what I've read, the simplest approach seems to be hydrogen peroxide. Just take the rock out (or drain the tank down to that point) and hit it. However, I only saw a claim that this worked and it doesn't get to the root of the problem (but it will probably clear things up, at least temporarily).
It seems much safer and easier than any of the other quick fixes.
wildman926
Active member
You have a nutrient export problem. You will need something to correct that.
In the meantime, use AlgaeFix Marine to remove the hair algae. This product absolutely works.
HERE is a thread of it. Lots of success stories, and I am one of them. I have not posted yet in that thread though of my success.
I battled hair algae for 8 months, and nothing worked, until I used this. Within a week - 10 days, it was all gone. I now use an ATS to keep nutrients in check, and no hair algae has returned in the display tank.
In the meantime, use AlgaeFix Marine to remove the hair algae. This product absolutely works.
HERE is a thread of it. Lots of success stories, and I am one of them. I have not posted yet in that thread though of my success.
I battled hair algae for 8 months, and nothing worked, until I used this. Within a week - 10 days, it was all gone. I now use an ATS to keep nutrients in check, and no hair algae has returned in the display tank.
Reeferz412
Coral Hoarder
When i had both bryopsis and hair algae, I used hydrogen peroxide. 1/4 peroxide 3/4 tank water and let it sit in there for about 20 seconds. Everything fizzled away and I ripped off the long pieces before putting it back into the tank.
Another approach for large pieces of rock which hydrogen peroxide is not practical, I grabbed a five gallon bucket during a water change and filled it with tank water. I grabbed the rock and scrubbed it with a tooth brush removing any sort of algae i could find/remove. If you have corals on the rock, just be careful and avoid hitting them with the bristles of the brush, use an OR grade hemostat to remove hair algae under any corals if you are "lucky" enough to have HA growing in between them. After you are done scrubbing and removing, keep an eye on the frag or rock for any attempts of the algae to grow back.
Another approach for large pieces of rock which hydrogen peroxide is not practical, I grabbed a five gallon bucket during a water change and filled it with tank water. I grabbed the rock and scrubbed it with a tooth brush removing any sort of algae i could find/remove. If you have corals on the rock, just be careful and avoid hitting them with the bristles of the brush, use an OR grade hemostat to remove hair algae under any corals if you are "lucky" enough to have HA growing in between them. After you are done scrubbing and removing, keep an eye on the frag or rock for any attempts of the algae to grow back.
Pokerman11
Member
If you can get the rock out, then for sure - just put it a bucket and then pour Fresh (just opened) peroxide, yes just the .84 bottle from target. Pour it straight out of the bottle over the hair alge, use a
wait 90sec then rinse in tank water.
it will blast the hair algae. Two days it will be all white and fall off. Boom done, gone, Only do this if you can get the algae and not the GPS with the peroxide. Perhaps a syringe to target blast
wait 90sec then rinse in tank water.
it will blast the hair algae. Two days it will be all white and fall off. Boom done, gone, Only do this if you can get the algae and not the GPS with the peroxide. Perhaps a syringe to target blast
