Need advice regarding Hair Algae

[jimclassic]

Hello All,

I have bought some hair algae as my Shrimp got eggs. Unfortunately that Shrimp died before the eggs could hatch. So could anyone tell whether hair algaes are good to be kept in fish tank(I had kept that in separate bowl for shrimps). I am not sure whether hair algae can make the tank dirty but some people advise not to encourage algae growth in tank. I have Parrot cichlids and some other tetra in the tank.

Please advise.

 

[Pomatomus]

Did you buy hair algae or java moss? I'm guessing it's java moss because I have never heard of anybody selling hair algae. If you did get java moss, it isn't an algae and it provides a lot of shelter for baby fish and shrimp and it gives them a lot of surfaces to pick at!

 

[jimclassic]

Did you buy hair algae or java moss? I'm guessing it's java moss because I have never heard of anybody selling hair algae. If you did get java moss, it isn't an algae and it provides a lot of shelter for baby fish and shrimp and it gives them a lot of surfaces to pick at!

It is not a Java Moss, its hair algae . Attaching the pic.

 

[Pomatomus]

That is definitely hair algae! Most people don't like it because it makes the tank look dirty. Usually excessive algae means dirty water. However, there's nothing wrong with keeping the algae you bought if you plan to use it or if you like it. Just don't let it get out of control or you will have to buy something to eat it!

 

[Fat Homer]

Thats got to be a first i've heard of... i remember having outbreaks in the past and couldnt wait to get rid of it...

Never ever thought someone would purposely pay for it (no offsense)...

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

I have always considered it a nuisance when it occurred, couldn't wait to get rid of it. I don't like it be it depends on your personal taste.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

Personally I love it.
Once it takes hold it needs to be trimmed once a week to stop it taking over.
If you can give your tank an influx of natural daylight it will grow very fast.
A tank containing algea does not necessarily mean a dirty tank and it can help sustain a very healthy aquarium.

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

To each their own. Definitely have to do what makes you happy . Good luck.

 

[rucus]

Personally I love it.
Once it takes hold it needs to be trimmed once a week to stop it taking over.
If you can give your tank an influx of natural daylight it will grow very fast.
A tank containing algea does not necessarily mean a dirty tank and it can help sustain a very healthy aquarium.
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What kind of fish are those? Kinda looks like a jewel cichlid but I wasn't sure. Also, is that a livebearer in with them? Beautiful fish and tank. I really like that look.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

What kind of fish are those? Kinda looks like a jewel cichlid but I wasn't sure. Also, is that a livebearer in with them? Beautiful fish and tank. I really like that look.

Thanks.
Fish are thorichthys helleri and the live bearers are a wild strain of swordtail known as rio otapa swordtails.