Hi Guys,
Picked up some red macroalgae yesterday at the LFS, and included with this came some green hair algae which is pretty much covering the plants. Felt like I was purchasing more hair algae though. I got it all quite cheaply and it was the last they (or any of the other LFS had in my area) had.
I have never had hair algae before, its never been a problem for me so I don't have first hand experience dealing with it, but I was wondering if it would naturally die off in my tank and leave the slower growing red macros?
Most likely not, but I'm hoping it wont spread either?
Will the hair algae kill off my red macros by growing on it? I would imagine limiting light and smothering it. How long do I have to clear it off before its a problem? LFS said it is normal and wont be a problem.
What can I do to get rid of it? Are there any invertebrates you would recommend who could help me with this? Or just leave it?
included is my water quality test for nitrates. I haven't tested phosphates as I don't have the kit for that yet.
Thanks!
Picked up some red macroalgae yesterday at the LFS, and included with this came some green hair algae which is pretty much covering the plants. Felt like I was purchasing more hair algae though. I got it all quite cheaply and it was the last they (or any of the other LFS had in my area) had.
I have never had hair algae before, its never been a problem for me so I don't have first hand experience dealing with it, but I was wondering if it would naturally die off in my tank and leave the slower growing red macros?
Most likely not, but I'm hoping it wont spread either?
Will the hair algae kill off my red macros by growing on it? I would imagine limiting light and smothering it. How long do I have to clear it off before its a problem? LFS said it is normal and wont be a problem.
What can I do to get rid of it? Are there any invertebrates you would recommend who could help me with this? Or just leave it?
included is my water quality test for nitrates. I haven't tested phosphates as I don't have the kit for that yet.
Thanks!