Hair Algae

[jbird0420]

Looks like I'm gonna have to add a few more Lawnmower Blennies. I have one and he cannot keep up. Even though he's a fatty, he's got a belly like Santa Clause!!!

Originally Posted by VinnyRaptor
http:///forum/post/2744062
foxface will devour your shrimp dont add that fish! i have been using algaefix marine with very good results. also some urchins will help. if possible remove the rock and scrub in old tank water getting as much off as possible . check for nat sunlight issues, then start the algaefix every 3 days. algae eating blenny's a good to add. good luck

 

[fats71]

Originally Posted by hitachi753
http:///forum/post/2743340
more pics
Um, I think those last two pics were a mistake and not meant to be on here but um... thanks ?
Originally Posted by VinnyRaptor
http:///forum/post/2744062
foxface will devour your shrimp dont add that fish! i have been using algaefix marine with very good results. also some urchins will help. if possible remove the rock and scrub in old tank water getting as much off as possible . check for nat sunlight issues, then start the algaefix every 3 days. algae eating blenny's a good to add. good luck
The foxface will not eat your shrimp lol.
My foxfaces all 4 of them never touched any peppermint shrimp or cleaner shrimp.

 

[hitachi753]

Opps didnt mean to add those. glad yall could enjoy what type of algae does that look like and how can I make it go away. I have a yellow tang, blue tang, and a sailfin tang. also plenty of snails and crabs I have used Algaefix with no effect still grows steady, but my cheato in the sump is dieing.

 

[nycbob]

Originally Posted by VinnyRaptor
http:///forum/post/2744062
foxface will devour your shrimp dont add that fish! i have been using algaefix marine with very good results. also some urchins will help. if possible remove the rock and scrub in old tank water getting as much off as possible . check for nat sunlight issues, then start the algaefix every 3 days. algae eating blenny's a good to add. good luck
foxface doesnt eat shrimps. i hv 3 of them in my tank, and he shows no interest whatsoever. i dont know where u get that idea from. as for algaefix, bad stuff since its chemical. maybe for a fowlr, but not in a reef.

 

[hitachi753]

is three hours of mh enough to keep sps, lps, zoas and anenomes alive? How long do Mh bulbs last?

 

[gohabsgo]

i dont think chemical will help in the long run!!Just do alot of litle thing and be patient!!Try to remove everything that you can with your hand,buy turbo snails, increase whater change and reduce lightning schedul.After everything goes back to normal,increase lightning schedul slowly ,like 30 min each week till you reach a normal 8-10 hours.The algae did not come in one days so dont expect it to go off that quick!!!Good luck!!

 

[fats71]

I had some hair algae it was a pain to get rid of. I did not turn my lights on but for about 5 hours a day. It became less and less until all gone.
4 hours is alittle too little IMO but I do not think they will die but you might stunt some things.. I would also think for a long period of time it would not be the greatest thing to do. Supplement with foods for them and spot feed them assuring you do not over feed just enough to keep them healthy.