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Hair Algae

I seem to be having a growth of strands of algae in the tank, how do i eliminate them?

I seem to be having a growth of strands of algae in the tank, how do i eliminate them?
Hair Algae is usually a sign of abundant nutrients in the water for the single celled plants. You might want to cut down feeding or look into the low phosphorus NutraFin MAX . The reduction of this vital element might cause the algae to starve and die down. Also the amount of light is a direct determinant of the amount of problem you might have. In addition be sure that there is absolutely no natural sunlight hitting the tank, that will also tend to ensure algae blooms strongly.

Finally, you might want to consider the use of a product called Waste Control. This product uses a beneficial team of bacteria on a weekly basis to establish and encourage a powerful cleaning team. The bacterial activity incorporates most of the nutrients into the bacterial biomass and keeps them away from algae. It is a natural algae control that is safe, natural, long-term and effective over time. It isn't immediate, but it will gradually eliminate the causes of the problem rather than cosmetically cover them up.

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