Hair algae----

[mr_X]

i have some very soft looking hair algae growing on the inside of one of my 1200gph koralias and on the rocks directly in front of the flow as well. i was under the impression that most algae does best in medium/low flow areas of the tank? i know that i have plenty of fuel for any algae to grow, since i use treated tap water still, and feed heavily, but my question is- is this normal or do i have some crazy strain of hair algae?
no one seems to want to have a go at eating it either. is that due to the massive current in that area, or do i need to re-introduce hermits again?

 

[Anonymous]

algaes inhabit pretty much every flow type environment that exists

most likely some type of 'turf' /blue green species-there are many that 'film' over rocks, etc., in surge zone environs

 

[Anonymous]

If it has a 'feathery' appearance or looks like delicate fern leaves it may be Bryopsis. Actually a very 'pretty' hair algae but much harder to get under control as few organisms seem to enjoy munching on it.

 

[atnixon]

Sounds like Bryopsis to me, a sea slug is a good grazer for this type of algae...

Niko

 

[mr_X]

i recently bought some "margarita" snails, and they seem to like it.
i have read that these (margarita snails) are cold water snails and will eventually die in a warm water tank?

btw, the hair algae is not feathery, but more like moss. very thick groups here and there, but it's only growing directly in front of/on the powerhead

 

[Anonymous]

it will absolutely, and definitely go away if you increase the rate of phosphate removal, either via a chemical media, or by larger phosphate free water changes

snails will only 'relocate' the algae-trying to get rid of algae by introducing more (all are phosphate producing) animals is akin to trying to put a fire out with gasoline

you're merely adding to the difficulty level for removing algae

(snail poop is extremely high in PO4)

 

[chrispc66]

I have seen bristle worms eating hair algae in my tank, until it was all gone,

Not sure what they feed on now.....

 

[mr_X]

amazing. i have hundreds, and none of them will touch algae.

 

[SnowManSnow]

the only way ive really ever gotten RID of hair alagae is to put a big shell over it untill it dies. In my case .. it never came back.

B

 

[Snowboarda42]

I used Mexican Turbo's and Chaeto.


Mr. X, when are you ever going to switch from Tap Water? 8O

 

[mr_X]

Mr. X, when are you ever going to switch from Tap Water? 8O

i know, i know....i gotta do it soon. i don't know why i can't pull the trigger on a RODI.

 

[Anonymous]

the first domino in any chain is THE most important to keep standing up straight

 

[mr_X]

the first domino in any chain is THE most important to keep standing up straight

aight Confucius....i get it. :roll:

 

[MajorJoey]

after seeing the size of that new skimmer u got x I would think RODI would be pocket change

 

[mr_X]

lol..the only reason i got that skimmer is because "that fish place" had a "terrific tuesday" 30% off sale. i got it for 300 and change!

 

[Anonymous]

the first domino in any chain is THE most important to keep standing up straight

aight Confucius....i get it. :roll:

dude, chill- i wasn't being condescending or insulting- i was trying to give you one of the most important pieces of advice i learned after 30 years or so in this hobby-but if that's how you take a helping hand, i'll let you help yourself

 

[mr_X]

i was joking. touchy touchy :roll:

 

[Kittikity]

Alright children, play nice or I'll have to take away your toys.. :wink: Joking, of course..

 

[mr_X]

aight aight aight...i am tired of hearing it. i bought a RODI today. 100 bucks shipped for a 100gpd 6 stage unit from a company called "pure water club".