new tank now has brown hair algae!

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andre3983
 
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new tank now has brown hair algae!

by andre3983

i have a 55 gallon with lots of live rock for a month and a half and brown hairy algae has coverd the live rock, how do i get rid of it?


adehaan86
 
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by adehaan86

algae boom, everytank that's new gets it. you can take it off your self or use phosphate remover


newbie916
 
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by newbie916

Just get a Phosban reactor and do weekly 10-20%water changes.
Also, use RO water in your salt mixes and for your top off. However, It's a normal part of the cycle.


puffedupseagull
 
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by puffedupseagull

get a algae eater

new tank now has brown hair algae!

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