Hair algae

[Dave VG]

Ok whats causing my hair alge to start comming back?

nitrates 0
Phosphates 0

All other params look good.
What do i need to do to get rid of it

 

[Blugobi]

Dave....Most likley a build up of Nitrates and Phosphates and the Hair algae is feeding on it, so that is why your test kits may not show anything. Pull as much as you can out, run a phosphate remover ( Phosban...etc) A good natural cure is to find a large Sea Hare, I know a place that carries them on a regular basis....they are usually about $25.00. These ones are about the size of your fist and plow thru Hair algae / Calurpa like its cool.

Geo

 

[Dave VG]

thanks Blugobi. I don't have much. it's just starting in a few spots. I know from past experance it grows and spreads quickly. would like to nip it at the bud before it gets out of hand. thanks for the reply.

 

[Dave VG]

oh guess i forgot to ask this question. its early lol. with so little alage do you think phosphate remover alone would work?

 

[Blugobi]

It would help and you may catch it before it gets out of hand.

Geo