This might sound crazy but I really like the way hair algae looks and I would like to grow some. I can't find any information on growing hair algae because most people want to get rid of it. Ideas?
Hair Algae?
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i don't know exactly how to do it but high phosphates lead to all sorts of algae. also try leaving the lights on 24-7 and put aquatic fertilizer in i know there is a phosphorus additive you can get this might do the trick. most people try to avoid this do you have something specific in mind to do with the hair algae?
i grow a nice patch off 1 of my filters the tank has plenty of plants but it is the end w/ the MH i do nothing but trim it and add some plant adtives
TAKE MINE!!!!!Z
you caaaaarazzzzzzy!
you do realize it will drain all the nutrients from your tank if its salt your corals will die, aslo no matter what kinda tank it is, it will cause all your other plants to die out. but good luck with it!
you caaaaarazzzzzzy!
you do realize it will drain all the nutrients from your tank if its salt your corals will die, aslo no matter what kinda tank it is, it will cause all your other plants to die out. but good luck with it!
I dont think she wants it to take over the tank, but have some flowing vegitation on driftwood and rocks. if it could be controlled i think it would look cool tooHilJack41 said:TAKE MINE!!!!!Z
you caaaaarazzzzzzy!
you do realize it will drain all the nutrients from your tank if its salt your corals will die, aslo no matter what kinda tank it is, it will cause all your other plants to die out. but good luck with it!
I have been wanting to make a brackish hair-algae tank for the longest time.. Just no motiviation.
in a reef tank you DO NOT want it. period. go with some caluerpa or halimeda spp. on the other hand, in my freshwater tanks i always use full spectrum VHO or PC bulbs. not only do all of my fish eat it, as i harvest it it removes nitrates and phosphates. i also grow some "creeping charlie" plants( not sure of scientific name) with the roots in the tank and the plants growing out of the top. i believe hair algae can look great in FOWLR tanks or regular fish only freshwater tanks. the ones who DO NOT WANT hair algae are keepers of reef tanks and planted tanks. otherwise it is a matter of preference. i do 2-50% water changes weekly, so my water parameters are near perfect. i also have my tanks near windows which is also against conventional wisdom. i believe fish show their truly best coloration in natural sunlight. if you have water and sunlight, along with high output lighting, you will grow hair algae in due time. as long as you keep it harvested and trimmed like any other plant, you can get it to make a very pleasing effect for you tank.
tom h said:
Nothing specific really, I just enjoy the way it looks. I find watching it waving in the "current" to be relaxing.