Striper83 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 My question is about the green hair algae I have going on in my tank. I know the problem is caused by a imbalance of light, nutrients, and Co2 but when I get these parameters in balance will the algae die off on its own or will some manual / chemical removal of the algae be necessary to get rid of the algae that is now in the tank? thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I would try to remove it manually if you can. My thinking: dying algae releases nutrients back into the water, slowing the cure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) I agree, with this type of algae manual removal can be necessary but it’s also pretty easy to do. It’ll stick to the bristles of a toothbrush, I’ve found that’s the best tool for removal. Edited January 17, 2022 by Patrick_G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Yep, 1, 2, 3. Clean as can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 You will have new healthy algae free growth. You will top, toss the lower portions and then replant the healthy tops. If it's a rosetta type plants, simple cut off the algae laden leaves and remove them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 On 1/16/2022 at 7:44 PM, Mmiller2001 said: You will have new healthy algae free growth. You will top, toss the lower portions and then replant the healthy tops. If it's a rosetta type plants, simple cut off the algae laden leaves and remove them. Good point. I was assuming the balance was corrected and the algae was on hardscape. Removing effected leaves is a great option if possible. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striper83 Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 Thank you guys for your time and input. I’ll move forward with some manual removal and trimming of affected plants. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BETTA999 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 the only way is to remove mannually but i put tetra alge control it killed it all but it also generates a lot of amonia and starts to reapear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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