Need advise on algae problem

**josephogk** · 27th Dec 2012, 00:39

recently noticed hair algae growing on the surface of rocks in my tank. Any kind advice on how to effectively remove them yet still doesn't affect my HC which is still spreading?

3FT tank, 45gallon
4x39W T5HO (ON 8hrs per day)
Pressurized CO2 (2-3 bpm, ON 8hrs per day)

**mukyo** · 27th Dec 2012, 07:39

Get zebra snail.
And some otto. They would thrive

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**barmby** · 27th Dec 2012, 16:25

How's the plant doing? Did you plant alot?

**milk_vanilla** · 27th Dec 2012, 16:41

your looks better than the algae attached my ohko stones, but it looks natural though. I really don't bother when it grow like natural.

Anyway, you could brush it during the wc time, unfortunately i can't do that on the ohko stone

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**deric79k** · 27th Dec 2012, 18:38

use otto and add some yamato shrimp , it will help

**yongkeat** · 16th Jan 2013, 21:35

Use a new tooth brush and gently scrub them off.Only recommended for you to do so after your HC has started to take root into your substrate as scrubbing action will generate huge enough current to push them off substrate

**QSilverevo** · 22nd Jan 2013, 15:46

I read from the internet solution on having a 2 hr break in between the total 8 hr light. I have so far test it with my 3ft medium planted tank with tropical fishes for the last 3 weeks. So far Algae growth are subsidying while my plants still growing. Let see for the next couple of months then.
My setting of lighting timing is switching ON from 7am to 12 noon. Switch OFF from 12 noon to 2pm. Switch ON from 2pm to 6pm. 7 days a week with a digital timer.
Hope this help

**alderbaran** · 25th Jan 2013, 08:35

The algae seems to soften the edges of the rocks, giving them a more aged and natural look. I'd be inclined to leave it on the rocks and let nature take its course.

**Shadow** · 25th Jan 2013, 08:40

It depend on the scape, if you are trying to make a mountain scape then algae on rock is not welcome but if you want to make a jungle scape then algae on rock make it look more natural.

**milk_vanilla** · 25th Jan 2013, 20:34

Spray excel if you have algae on the top of "wanna be" rock mountain. It's turning to white and it's like snow at the top of mountain.

* never do that, just a weekend imagination.

You guys have a great weekend ahead

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