Hair Algae

Brandon · Post by **Brandon** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:38 pm

I think you just found the problem.. your source water. RO/Di filters are not that expensive, just do a search on ebay, they can be found for $100 or less.

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KrazyPlace · Post by **KrazyPlace** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 6:08 am

I agree... RO/DI water is a must! Your PO4 is probably really high!

dave3112 · Post by **dave3112** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 9:14 am

how do you test PO4?

Snakeman · Post by **Snakeman** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 9:15 am

with a PO4 test kit.

dave3112 · Post by **dave3112** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 9:22 am

Is that what they are called or is that the abbreviation for it?

Brandon · Post by **Brandon** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 10:08 am

reefman8471 · Post by **reefman8471** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 3:35 pm

Hi:

I have hair algae to although I am getting it under control. Really the best way mechanically to get it down is water changes. I do at least one a week until I get the nitrates where I want them which is definitely below 20ppm. Really as close to 0 as possible.
As far as fish are concerned all the above suggestions are good. Rabbitfish and Kole Tangs are the best though.

James

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 6:43 pm

KrazyPlace wrote:RO/DI water is a must!

This is the best advice anyone can give. I use a 4 stage RO/DI with a double DI add on. So 3 ro filters and 3 di filters.

KrazyPlace · Post by **KrazyPlace** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 6:50 pm

Scott wrote:...I use a 4 stage RO/DI with a double DI add on. So 3 ro filters and 3 di filters.

Technically, isn't that a 6 stage RO/DI unit then?

KrazyPlace · Post by **KrazyPlace** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 6:51 pm

Scott wrote:...I use a 4 stage RO/DI with a double DI add on. So 3 ro filters and 3 di filters.

Technically, isn't that a 6 stage RO/DI unit then?

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 6:58 pm

Yes but it is a 4 stage with double di added on. When I replace my cartidges I may only go with 2 di's.