[DiverDave32]

Hi,

After fighting hair algae for a couple of years decided to try treating with fluconazole. Within 2.5 weeks the results have been great but there still remains hair algae in areas with less flow and light. I really wan't to get rid of this for once and all and was wondering if I could dose again. I started the skimmer after 2 weeks and started my daily 3% water changes yesterday.

My current parameters are:

pH 8.15
Temp: 79.6
No3: 0 (It is interesting that my nitrate actually dropped when I started the treatment and stopped doing water changes. I was previously around 5ppm). My thoughts is that the hair algae was trapping detritus or smothering some of the beneficial bacteria on the rock.)
Po3: 0
Alk 127 PPM
Ca: 410 PPM
Mg 1320 PPM

Based on the above, I was thinking of waiting until week 3 and then stop the water changes once again and re-dose.

Any risks to this? Should I wait longer or do more water changes prior?

All fish and inverts seem unaffected but unfortunately lost a red star fish. My one asterina that I have had for about 1 year is doing fine. Corals are also doing fine.

BTW, I dosed 1 200mg tablet per 10 gallons

Thanks,

Dave