HELP! hair algae

[derrell]

I have a 150gal tank that i just started up and the live rock in it unfortunely is dead and soon will be covered will hair algae. should I ditch the live rock and start over new or just buy a lot of snails and algae eaters to clean the rock. I really don't won't to get rid off the rock b/c they are very nice and and unusual pieces. All comments are appreciated.

 

[Rockblast]

First thing test your water and see if the quality is good.

If everything is fine, I would recommend get lots of snails.

 

[nyvp]

its just new tank syndrome happens alot. again check water quality and see if anything is off and work from there

 

[esc.nuk3r]

yea when u start a new tank that happens in the cycle.

 

[esc.nuk3r]

did u originally buy dead rock or it died in your tank ?

 

[Abengochea]

I think u should cook the rock. Do a search on cooking live rock. Its not actually cooking it on the stovetop or anything. Its keeping it in a dark container for a while to let the rock dump out the nutrients that are fueling the algae