clownfanatic55
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What is the best way to clean rocks that is growing hair algae on it?
Cleaning rock?
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flower
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Originally Posted by Clownfanatic55
http:///forum/post/3140476
What is the best way to clean rocks that is growing hair algae on it?
Use a NEW veggie brush, and wash nd rinse in saltwater so you don't kill the rock...get algae eating critters, and by cleaning the rock first you give them a head start.
http:///forum/post/3140476
What is the best way to clean rocks that is growing hair algae on it?
Use a NEW veggie brush, and wash nd rinse in saltwater so you don't kill the rock...get algae eating critters, and by cleaning the rock first you give them a head start.
florida joe
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How many rocks are we talking about? Post a pic of your tank. IMO the only way to really get rid of hair algae completely is to take our the rock and bleach it
noah's nemo
Member
What about starving it.If its a FOWLR just leave your lights off for a few days.It should at least help dissipate alot of it.
flower
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Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3140527
How many rocks are we talking about? Post a pic of your tank. IMO the only way to really get rid of hair algae completely is to take our the rock and bleach it
I had a really bad hair algae problem, I scrubbed my rocks in saltwater and got a good algae eating CUC and make sure not to overfeed, also keep an eye on phosphates.
No more problems. I can't believe you want to kill the rock with bleach.
http:///forum/post/3140527
How many rocks are we talking about? Post a pic of your tank. IMO the only way to really get rid of hair algae completely is to take our the rock and bleach it
I had a really bad hair algae problem, I scrubbed my rocks in saltwater and got a good algae eating CUC and make sure not to overfeed, also keep an eye on phosphates.
No more problems. I can't believe you want to kill the rock with bleach.
reefkprz
Active Member
I agree with flower I think bleaching rocks is an over reaction to something like hair algae.
I have had good luck just doing water changes and maintaining a good cuc in combatting hair algae in the past. some of my previous tanks where overwhelmed with it, my 65g went through a horrible phase. I did very very similar to what star reccomends. I "harvested" as much hair alghae off the rock as possible with a scrub brush in a bucket of tank water, then did very large water changes, in quick succession. the hair algae never came back.
I have had good luck just doing water changes and maintaining a good cuc in combatting hair algae in the past. some of my previous tanks where overwhelmed with it, my 65g went through a horrible phase. I did very very similar to what star reccomends. I "harvested" as much hair alghae off the rock as possible with a scrub brush in a bucket of tank water, then did very large water changes, in quick succession. the hair algae never came back.
clownfanatic55
Member
Thanks for the replies!
Another question...which might be my problem for the hair algae..I use tap water for my water changes but I dechlorinate a day before..What is the best way to do water changes if I cant afford RO/DI water?
Another question...which might be my problem for the hair algae..I use tap water for my water changes but I dechlorinate a day before..What is the best way to do water changes if I cant afford RO/DI water?
florida joe
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Hair algae as we all know can be a nightmare for the hobbyist. My reason for asking how much rock was involved is simply IMO if it is one or two rocks I feel you are better off being sure you eliminate it completely
flower
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Originally Posted by Clownfanatic55
http:///forum/post/3140629
Thanks for the replies!
Another question...which might be my problem for the hair algae..I use tap water for my water changes but I dechlorinate a day before..What is the best way to do water changes if I cant afford RO/DI water?
Walmart sells RO water for 37 cents a gallon. For what you spend on the health of your fish tank and critters to get rid of hair algae you can't afford tap water...
http:///forum/post/3140629
Thanks for the replies!
Another question...which might be my problem for the hair algae..I use tap water for my water changes but I dechlorinate a day before..What is the best way to do water changes if I cant afford RO/DI water?
Walmart sells RO water for 37 cents a gallon. For what you spend on the health of your fish tank and critters to get rid of hair algae you can't afford tap water...
flower
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Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3140731
Walmart sells RO water for 37 cents a gallon. For what you spend on the health of your fish tank and critters to get rid of hair algae you can't afford tap water...
Florida Joe...2 rocks..now I understand.
http:///forum/post/3140731
Walmart sells RO water for 37 cents a gallon. For what you spend on the health of your fish tank and critters to get rid of hair algae you can't afford tap water...
Florida Joe...2 rocks..now I understand.
florida joe
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Originally Posted by lluv24
http:///forum/post/3140740
ive had good luck with sea hairs. all the hair algea was gone in about 2 weeks. they are great to go along with ur cuc.
do you still have them
http:///forum/post/3140740
ive had good luck with sea hairs. all the hair algea was gone in about 2 weeks. they are great to go along with ur cuc.
do you still have them
calbert0
Member
Originally Posted by Clownfanatic55
http:///forum/post/3140629
I use tap water for my water changes but I dechlorinate a day before..
there is your problem... Check you phosphate levels, i bet they are UP THERE!
If you cant afford to buy 5 gallons at a time... save up and buy a basic RO unit for < $100
it is well worth it in the long run...
http:///forum/post/3140629
I use tap water for my water changes but I dechlorinate a day before..
there is your problem... Check you phosphate levels, i bet they are UP THERE!
If you cant afford to buy 5 gallons at a time... save up and buy a basic RO unit for < $100
it is well worth it in the long run...