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Hairy Red Algae
I've noticed the past few months that I'm getting a short crop type of red filament algae that is starting to cover areas of my rock. It is not a hair algae or slime algae. Doesn't grow long, grows more mat-like. Anyone have any experience with this? I'll try to get a pic. What is the best critter or critters to clean the rocks of an algae of this type? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Chromiumlux
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A picture will help, is it light a red hair algae?
Eric
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does it look like velvet kind of?
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I have this crap too. Its just short and kind of fuzzy. Doesn't hurt anything, just not very good looking.
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Yeah, It grows right up to the edges of corals and stops. Justin recommended a sea hare so I got one on hold til tommorrow.
Chromiumlux
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Does it look like this:
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Thats what I have, but its shorter. It doesn't overrun anything. Corals kill it as they grow.
Red Hair Algae is what is in the picture.
Eric
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Yeah, thats it. I suppose Iv'e got a nutrient problem. Will have to test.
Chromiumlux
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Well keep us posted on it please, I've got some that is sorta like that. I know that my alk has been low.
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