Hair algea

[koonce]

I have a biocube 29, it's been up for only a month and starting to get green hair algea. Is this normal for new tank and how do I fix problem. Light was on for 10 hours just changed it to 8 hours.

[karlinkelly]

I have a biocube 29, it's been up for only a month and starting to get green hair algea. Is this normal for new tank and how do I fix problem. Light was on for 10 hours just changed it to 8 hours.

Reducing the lighting was a good idea. If feeding heavily, try reducing your feedings. As another possible fix, I've had success with emerald crabs eating green hair algae as well.

[Reefmedic79]

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It's a normal part of our tanks, the goal is keeping it under control. Aside from reducing the amount you feed, turbo snails will eat it. An excess bio-load will also cause it.

Also, what are you using for the source of water?

[Detroit_306]

Look into reducing phosphates

[Jreid35]

We had hair algae OVERWHELMINGLY growing in our 29 gallon tank and within about 3 weeks after adding 3 Mexican Turbo snails it is all but gone.