Best green hair algae eater?

jessezm · 11/15/2007, 03:26 PM

Okay, what is the best GHA eater you have ever had? Yes, I know I need to limit the source of the extra nutrients... But, just for kicks, who has successfuly battled the stuff with animals, too? some patches are 1-1.5" in length, so it will have to be something that will eat thick clumps. Thanks!

HPD Turbo · 11/15/2007, 03:33 PM

My Foxface wiped out all the GHA in a week, I love him!!!!

jessezm · 11/15/2007, 03:34 PM

That's what I was thinking. Any difference between the magnificent and the standard Lo?

Rick2203 · 11/15/2007, 03:54 PM

my lawnmower blenny, is a monster when it comes to hair algea i was growing some all over and this guy is just busy nonstop eating it up.

jessezm · 11/15/2007, 03:57 PM

I thought about that, too, but the last one I had started getting a bit aggressive with size... I have a few smaller fish--orange spot goby and a mandarin--that might get harassed a bit, but I don't know.

scubajsm · 11/15/2007, 04:00 PM

I second the foxface

Melina74 · 11/15/2007, 04:25 PM

My tuxedo urchin did a splendid job!

reef1973 · 11/15/2007, 04:39 PM

My foxface wouldn't touch the GHA. I must have gotten the bad one.

seattownreefer · 11/15/2007, 04:40 PM

i would recommend a sea hare. those things can squeeze through tight spaces and wont knock over your corals.

11/15/2007, 03:26 PM	#1
jessezm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 391	Best green hair algae eater? Okay, what is the best GHA eater you have ever had? Yes, I know I need to limit the source of the extra nutrients... But, just for kicks, who has successfuly battled the stuff with animals, too? some patches are 1-1.5" in length, so it will have to be something that will eat thick clumps. Thanks!

11/15/2007, 03:33 PM	#2
HPD Turbo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: I really dont know Posts: 569	My Foxface wiped out all the GHA in a week, I love him!!!! __________________ Alex S. Reefteria!!!! If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes? Current Tank Info: 100gal, total system. Mixed reef. All DIY ex the tank.

11/15/2007, 03:34 PM	#3
jessezm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 391	That's what I was thinking. Any difference between the magnificent and the standard Lo?

11/15/2007, 03:54 PM	#4
Rick2203 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North East PA Posts: 472	my lawnmower blenny, is a monster when it comes to hair algea i was growing some all over and this guy is just busy nonstop eating it up.

11/15/2007, 03:57 PM	#5
jessezm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 391	I thought about that, too, but the last one I had started getting a bit aggressive with size... I have a few smaller fish--orange spot goby and a mandarin--that might get harassed a bit, but I don't know.

11/15/2007, 04:00 PM	#6
scubajsm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 447	I second the foxface

11/15/2007, 04:25 PM	#7
Melina74 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 55	My tuxedo urchin did a splendid job!

11/15/2007, 04:39 PM	#8
reef1973 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 53	My foxface wouldn't touch the GHA. I must have gotten the bad one.

11/15/2007, 04:40 PM	#9
seattownreefer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: seattle Posts: 121	i would recommend a sea hare. those things can squeeze through tight spaces and wont knock over your corals.