Tank temp and Hair algea...

CoryD · 05/02/2012, 09:10 PM

So I have quite the hair algea problem... along with my weekly toothbrush scrubbings I cut back on feeding and started GFO a few weeks ago with no real improvements yet.

I was giving the the idea by LFS that i need to drop my temp down to 75/76 to stop the HA from growing. Has anyone tried this or even heard of it?
I was told it wouldnt be a problem for any of my fish or corals (all softies). Just wanted to see if anyone had any info on this?

Cory

sanchoy · 05/02/2012, 09:34 PM

Prob won't help a lot. Nutrient control is your main problem.

CoryD · 05/02/2012, 09:48 PM

I'm not 100% sure, but i think some of my rock may be leaching phosphates. I've read a few threads about the BRS puckani leaching phosphates.

05/02/2012, 09:10 PM	#1
CoryD Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: southbend, IN Posts: 70	Tank temp and Hair algea... So I have quite the hair algea problem... along with my weekly toothbrush scrubbings I cut back on feeding and started GFO a few weeks ago with no real improvements yet. I was giving the the idea by LFS that i need to drop my temp down to 75/76 to stop the HA from growing. Has anyone tried this or even heard of it? I was told it wouldnt be a problem for any of my fish or corals (all softies). Just wanted to see if anyone had any info on this? Cory

05/02/2012, 09:34 PM	#2
sanchoy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Close to the ocean Posts: 1,026	Prob won't help a lot. Nutrient control is your main problem. __________________ 250 gallon.. tangs are the best.. the po po is not. Current Tank Info: 250 reef

05/02/2012, 09:48 PM	#3
CoryD Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: southbend, IN Posts: 70	I'm not 100% sure, but i think some of my rock may be leaching phosphates. I've read a few threads about the BRS puckani leaching phosphates.