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04/01/2009, 10:07 AM
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Moved On
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Hair alge
What works best for removing hair alge?
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04/01/2009, 10:40 AM
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this is a very good article imo, hope you enjoy it http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-07/nftt/index.php
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Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club) |
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04/01/2009, 11:08 AM
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hair alge
try a lawn mover..o sorry,i meant a tooth brush..........
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04/01/2009, 12:10 PM
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do you have any corals in there now? if so get a yellow tang or a mimic tang they are great grazers
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04/01/2009, 12:11 PM
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corals
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04/01/2009, 12:12 PM
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c-o-r-a-l-s
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04/01/2009, 01:57 PM
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get a scopas tang and a s*** load of blue leg hermit crabs. My hair algae disappeared quick. hope this helps.
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want to learn. Current Tank Info: 55 gallon reef tank, 4 x 54 watt t5 light, 60+ lbs of figi live rock, backpack2 skimmer, 2 korallia 3's. |
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04/01/2009, 02:06 PM
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if you guys read the article i posted then you will see that eficient skimming and phos removers are the best and most effective methods
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Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club) |
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04/01/2009, 03:15 PM
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thank you michael.. but i would rather put somthing in thats gonna look good in my tank and take care of alge control... but i did read what you posted and thats why i come on here i got my ways and i look for other ways to help me progress
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04/01/2009, 03:39 PM
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Don't put too many Hermits in as they will eat everything in site and there will not be enough food left for all of them to survive. This will lead to a bunch of dead crabs which will pollute your tank and lead to more algae. I wouldn't do any more than 1 per 5 gal
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A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H |
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