hair algey

dnejdl · #1 12/06/2004, 10:08 PM

what can i get that will take care of this. i have two tangs and they wont eat the stuff and i have snails that wont eat it two. can somebody help me.

Scribe · #2 12/07/2004, 12:56 AM

I've had the same problem. A lot of people have suggested Sea Hares, although I have no experience with them, they supposidly mow down hair algae.

dnejdl · #3 12/07/2004, 05:38 AM

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Originally posted by Scribe
I've had the same problem. A lot of people have suggested Sea Hares, although I have no experience with them, they supposidly mow down hair algae.

are they a type of sea slug? or a fish?

Sensei Conch · #4 12/26/2004, 02:30 PM

a lawnmower bleeny should help. He won't do ALL of it, but he does like to scarf it up.

Steven Pro · #5 12/26/2004, 03:51 PM

Here is some good information on this nuisance,
http://www.reefcentral.com/modules.p...showpage&pid=6

BryanJ · #6 01/05/2005, 10:37 PM

How big is the tank and what kind of skimmer do you have? Please list all source of filtration as well.

dnejdl · #7 01/06/2005, 02:15 AM

i still dont get it i checked all my water and its fine? if this is the case it must me the bulbs right? please help. and my skimmer is fine . and my tank is a 125 with a 90 gal sump. my eruo reef skimmer rocks.