What is it how to get rid of it

no1bubba · 10/30/2018, 07:45 AM

Out of town for 6 days and came home to this. Please help

mcgyvr · 10/30/2018, 07:56 AM

Algae.. Hair algae..
Typically caused by excessive nutrient levels or lack of competition for available nutrients..

mrg02d · 10/30/2018, 01:16 PM

Best way to prevent it is to never leave town again. Something unwelcome always shows up when I go out of town. Algea, dinos, a pest, rtn.

ryeguyy84 · 10/30/2018, 01:43 PM

keep an eye on phosphates, manual removal and water changes should take care of it.

10/30/2018, 07:56 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Algae.. Hair algae.. Typically caused by excessive nutrient levels or lack of competition for available nutrients.. __________________ Who me?

10/30/2018, 01:43 PM	#4
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	keep an eye on phosphates, manual removal and water changes should take care of it. __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

10/30/2018, 01:16 PM	#3
mrg02d Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 55	Best way to prevent it is to never leave town again. Something unwelcome always shows up when I go out of town. Algea, dinos, a pest, rtn.