Hair algae problem help

[toxic111]

Ok, never fun. I was going to point you to a great write up my Myka, but couldn't find the thread anymore.

Anyway I battled it for 2 years (ask Kelly & I think you saw my tank there once). I am finally getting it under control, but there is still some battle.

First thing to do is deal with the source of the problem, usually phosphates. Test your water & post results here. The algae will prob help the test to show zero, that doesn't mean there is none. Are you using RODI water? From a store or your own unit?

Next, flow, got enough? How often are you changing water? (When mine was really bad I was doing 2 10 gallon changes twice a week while scrubbing rock)

Lighting, what type & when were bulbs last changed? How long is your lighting period?

Stocking, what is in the tank? everything accounted for?(no missing fish or large creatures?)

Also get a phosban reactor & use it. Got a sump? (If I remember right you do) get cheato in it.

Thats what I can think about right now. I am sure someone else will chime in.