AlgaeFix Marine worked for hair algae

[Lotus]

I've been battling hair algae for months. I did all the usual things, including adding a phosphate reactor, keeping nutrients low, feeding less, getting algae eaters, etc.

I read over on Reef Central about using it, and decided to give it a try.

After 5 doses, the algae is starting to disappear. I'm really happy. *thumbsup2

Now, I just have to try to deal with the bryopsis, or whatever it is, that is still in the tank. At least the hair algae is on its way out.

 

[strout]

You have said something about this hair algae problem before, so I am glad to hear you are getting the upper hand on this. Just for my own edification, what caused this problem, if you know. I have been lucky with my tank so far and have not had a problem with algae but I know several people who come into our LFS that have, but have never asked what might have caused this problem.

 

[Lotus]

I'm not really sure what caused it to take hold. We upgraded the lights, and I think that may have contributed. There was suddenly a lot more light, and that perhaps caused a series of events.

The other thing that happened is that I was treating for bryopsis with magnesium. This may have set off a chain of events that led to the problem.

It's odd, because the tank has been up for around three years (I think), and up to this point there hadn't been a spot of hair algae anywhere. Then, six months of battling hair algae.

I will say that usually doing most of the common fixes will end hair algae. Because I'd done all of the other methods, I decided to do a Hail Mary save on the tank with the AlgaeFix. It certainly wouldn't be my first choice as a "quick fix."

 

[mlipst]

Anyone know what AlgaeFix might do to Caulerpa? I have that and Mangroves in my sump.

 

[Lotus]

It doesn't generally affect macroalgaes. I have some in my sump, and they're still fine.