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Reef Discussion => Reef Discussion => Topic started by: Swindec on July 06, 2020, 19:02:01

Title: HAIR ALGAE IN SUMP
Post by: Swindec on July 06, 2020, 19:02:01

What to do? I have hair algae taking over the sump. It has just about smothered and killed the Chaeto. Worried if i shut off the grow light it will find its way to the display. Suggestions please

Title: Re: HAIR ALGAE IN SUMP
Post by: CoralBeauties on July 06, 2020, 21:50:18

Have you checked your phosphates and nitrates?  high phos levels will be a major cause of gha
Jeff

Title: Re: HAIR ALGAE IN SUMP
Post by: Swindec on July 07, 2020, 18:54:33

Phosphates .02 with Hanna checker. Nitrates at zero. Live rock in display tank has never looked better. Corals are all out and seem happy.

Title: Re: HAIR ALGAE IN SUMP
Post by: CoralBeauties on July 07, 2020, 22:55:27

Look into fluconazole or vibrant.  Both are suppose to work well.
Jeff

Title: Re: HAIR ALGAE IN SUMP
Post by: Keith92 on July 08, 2020, 13:09:47

Vibrant. 👍