Hair algae?

[Whitecloud09]

I got this in my tank now, is this hair algae? Then I will try to figure out why this is happening, @Mmiller2001, any thoughts? I know that you don’t have all the answers but was wondering if u think it is? thanks!

Edited March 20 by Whitecloud09

[Mmiller2001]

Do you use CO2?

[Whitecloud09]

On 3/20/2024 at 2:14 PM, Mmiller2001 said:

Do you use CO2?

No I don’t. would that cause algae if I had it?

[Mmiller2001]

On 3/20/2024 at 12:16 PM, Whitecloud09 said:

No I don’t. would that cause algae if I had it?

Low CO2 would. I’d spot dose H2O2 and then do a couple of larger water changes. You could possibly lower light intensity a smidge and go from there.

[Whitecloud09]

On 3/20/2024 at 2:20 PM, Mmiller2001 said:

Low CO2 would. I’d spot dose H2O2 and then do a couple of larger water changes. You could possibly lower light intensity a smidge and go from there.

I will just lower the time of which the light is on, it’s a kit light which means, can’t add a dimmer sadly and it’s bright. Thanks 

[Rube_Goldfish]

On 3/20/2024 at 2:24 PM, Whitecloud09 said:

I will just lower the time of which the light is on, it’s a kit light which means, can’t add a dimmer sadly and it’s bright. Thanks 

If it's an LED, you could try blocking some of the light with black electrical tape. Just maybe see how hot it gets before putting tape on it.

Floating plants could also shade the tank some (or a lot) and soak up nutrients, but depending on your surface flow they may not work.