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Old 08-13-2008, 10:35 PM   #1
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Default Hair or Thread Algae???


My stats:

- 2.5 Gallon (only 3 weeks old)

- 20 Watt fluorescent bulb 6700K (10 Hours a day)

- ADA Aquasoil Amazonia II

- Use Seachem ferts (Flourish, Excel, Iron, Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Potassium) following Seachem's dosing schedule

- 30% water changes once a week

- Only occupant is a Betta. No clean up crew.


I've looked high and low, and can't seem to find a picture that matches the algae that I'm struggling with. Its very long and thin, with no branching at all whatsoever. What type of algae is this, and how do I get rid of it?

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Old 08-15-2008, 04:59 PM   #2
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Old 08-15-2008, 05:34 PM   #3
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Default Re: Hair or Thread Algae???

I would say thread algae. Hair algae is much more dense. Here is a link to check out:
http://www.floridadriftwood.com/alga...ification.html
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