What eats green long hair algae??

[jfohn]

I need to find a fish that will trim down my green long hair algae in my tank. I have heard that tangs will do this what other fish like to eat the stuff? Thanks for your help

 

[texasex]

Yes, tangs love the stuff, but it depends on the size of the tank to if you can even support one. I would look at hermit crabs, snails and emerald crabs. They love the stuff and you don't have to worry about overloading you system with those guys.

 

[loopy]

You might check some blenny's. I was told a lawnmower blenny would, but I don't have the algae, so I can't say for sure. Other's will come, they will help. Sounds like tang heaven, have room for a tang?

 

[walleye]

i had a 29 gallon tank that was full of the stuff. you could not see the live rock or the gravel. i bought a yellow tang and in 2 weeks all of the algea was gone. i like to call him or her my cow. they are very good at that. gary

 

[big boy69]

Sea Hare, Tang or Rabbitfish

 

[marksgirl]

I had the smae problem and my Hubby and I went and picked up a sally light foot crab... not a trace of it left now We have to feed the crab now cause he has nothing to eat!!
Marks Girl:jumping:

 

[unleashed]

foxface for sure they are tidy little buggers.if your tank is at least 75 gal

 

[lion_crazz]

I got rid of my original hair algae with 7 mexican turbo snails and a lawn mower blenny. Now, the blenny still makes sure the live rock is clean of any nuissance algae.