best inverts for hair algae for a 10 gallon cube

[stewy14]

im having an algae problem rn, mostly hair algae and red algae(using chemiclean rn for whatever that bacteria is called that chemiclean is made for) im not getting a peppermint cuz I have soft corals, and I don't have access to nudibranchs or sea slugs/hares. what would you guys recommend? and for normal sand cleaning too, I have Nass snails too. and a clown

ps, any fish you recommend too?

 

[jdubDaReefGuy]

I would recommend a saltwater mollie. They are literally the best at cleaning hair algae. In my experience, if the outbreak is too bad the inverts won’t touch it. I’ve attached a picture of my pair.

 

[stewy14]

I would recommend a saltwater mollie. They are literally the best at cleaning hair algae. In my experience, if the outbreak is too bad the inverts won’t touch it. I’ve attached a picture of my pair.

not to be rude to your Molly, but imho, I don't like how they look, ik they are the best, but im also looking for something that I NEED and that I find cool, it also just looks like a smaller goldfish in a saltwater tank
thanks for the pic tho! looks great! and thanks

 

[doubleshot00]

Get a turbo snail.

 

[jdubDaReefGuy]

Thread 'Best Invert to eat Hair Algae in tank'
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/best-invert-to-eat-hair-algae-in-tank.875139/

Maybe take a look at this thread for invert options.

It’s also true that the mollies aren’t the best looking. But they also work as a dither fish in my tank. Most nano fish like to hide and the Molly brings them out. I do hope you find something you like to fix your problems.

 

[stewy14]

Get a turbo snail.

I need it to get into nooks that the snails r gonna get stuck in(from experience)

 

[stewy14]

idk how

Thread 'Best Invert to eat Hair Algae in tank'
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/best-invert-to-eat-hair-algae-in-tank.875139/

Maybe take a look at this thread for invert options.

It’s also true that the mollies aren’t the best looking. But they also work as a dither fish in my tank. Most nano fish like to hide and the Molly brings them out. I do hope you find something you like to fix your problems.

many times I have read that XD, but I noticed that it was mainly directed towards bigger tanks, and not small boy tanks

 

[Mechano]

im having an algae problem rn, mostly hair algae and red algae(using chemiclean rn for whatever that bacteria is called that chemiclean is made for) im not getting a peppermint cuz I have soft corals, and I don't have access to nudibranchs or sea slugs/hares. what would you guys recommend? and for normal sand cleaning too, I have Nass snails too. and a clown

ps, any fish you recommend too?

For hair algae , definitely go with 1 Mexican Turbo snail.

 

[stewy14]

For hair algae , definitely go with 1 Mexican Turbo snail.

okay, 2 people said this, so I MIGHT buy one, but any other options besides that? besides snails? like crabs, shrimp, fish?

 

[doubleshot00]

okay, 2 people said this, so I MIGHT buy one, but any other options besides that? besides snails? like crabs, shrimp, fish?

Elbow grease. Check your parameters and increase flow.

 

[reefermadnes5]

Maybe a blenny?

 

[reefermadnes5]

Pods? You wont see them.

 

[stewy14]

Elbow grease. Check your parameters and increase flow.

did that , imma clean most of the algae that I can clean out later

 

[stewy14]

Maybe a blenny?

what blenny?

 

[reefermadnes5]

Thats a tough one. I know ive read about different peoples experiences being different depending on the age of the algae and the type of blenny. Some will love long gha others want it short and fresh. Make your selection based on what you want to achieve.

 

[stewy14]

Thats a tough one. I know ive read about different peoples experiences being different depending on the age of the algae and the type of blenny. Some will love long gha others want it short and fresh. Make your selection based on what you want to achieve.

I just want my algae to go away

 

[Mechano]

I just want my algae to go away

I would not rely on a blenny for GHA.
Best bet for you size of tank is a Mexican turbo.
Maybe a small tuxedo urchin. But best bang for the buck that actually eats it is the turbo snail.

 

[stewy14]

I would not rely on a blenny for GHA.
Best bet for you size of tank is a Mexican turbo.
Maybe a small tuxedo urchin. But best bang for the buck that actually eats it is the turbo snail.

i bought a pincushion and a big boy turbo

 

[EricR]

Since you said "nooks and crannies", I'd be thinking small hermit crabs (even though I don't keep them any more for other reasons).

My pincushion urchin and turbo snail could never do anything with GHA in rock crevices when I had a bit of GHA going.

 

[Dragen Fiend]

My blue legged hermit crab was a picky eater. While it did eat the GHA it wasn't a lot to keep up and mainly ate around the coral.
Urchin will do it for you. pincushion is a bit more aggressive on eating it but tuxedo will do too.

Mexican turbos can work but they are also picky.

The best method i found is lowering nitrates phos. Mine were too high and since lowering it in the 10ppm range I don't get unwanted algae blooms anymore.