
Chlorodesmis fastigiata
Name: Green Hair AlgaeType: Algae
Treatment: Reducing phosphates and nitrates will starve the hair algae, you can also pick it or scrub it off the rocks
Identification: a brownish-green, stringy algae that can take over an entire tank if left unchecked
Prevention: carefully check and clean all rocks before adding to the tank. Keep nitrates and phosphates low
Identification: a brownish-green, stringy algae that can take over an entire tank if left unchecked
Prevention: carefully check and clean all rocks before adding to the tank. Keep nitrates and phosphates low