Dead coral question...

[tacks]

I have been batling Green Hair Algea. I was just wondering if I could take my Dead coral decoration out and clean it under hot water in my sink. This would mean Tap water. If I scrubbed all the algea off and let it dry, would it be OK to go back in the tank. It's a pretty small piece and it's in a 125. Thanks...

 

[b_ball12_99]

It would be the same as you was putting it in new. Shouldn't hurt anything. Do you have a clean up crew for the algea? How are you phosphrates testing out?

 

[tacks]

Hey b_ball12_99,
Yes, I do have a clean up crew. I ordered the one rated at 75g. Maybe that's why they are not really keeping up. I use RO water so my phosphates should be fine. However, I have ordered a test kit just to be sure and it's on the way. I recently upgraded my lights so I'm sure that has something to do with it. I'm also running a sterilizer. It's very frustrating because I've spent all this money and now my tank looks like crap. Any other suggestions or ideas would be GREAT

 

[b_ball12_99]

Lightening changes cause algea blooms I've read. Thats probably the problem. I had a left handed hermit tear through the hair algea in my 5 gallon.

 

[fixitdude2001]

Hay tacks, it will grow back if you wash it off, Myself If you dont allready have them Emerald crabs will make a huge dent in the algea, we have 4 in our reef , they are my personal favs , the last 3 we got from this site started eating as soon as they hit the rock and havent stopped, cya

 

[b_ball12_99]

I've read and heard a lot of good about them. Plan on trying them in the future.

 

[tacks]

Currently, there are 2 Emeralds in there and they are BUSY BUSY. I've also cut back on feeding a bit. Hopefully this will soon come to an end. Thanks to everyone for helping out. Maybe I'll go get some more Emeralds

 

[mr . salty]

Lawnmower blennies will do a better job than any crab at eating hair algae.I saw a friends tank that was literally covered in green hair,so bad that most of the rock couldn't be seen.In a couple weeks two lawnmowers had it all cleaned out.This tank was a 150gallon.

 

[tacks]

Went to lfs yesterday and they didn't have any. I already have 2 Scooter Blennies. Will they get along with a Lawnmower???

 

[mr . salty]

Not really sure,but I doubt if they will get along.But if it were me,I would loose the other blennies for one that actually helps the tank.