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How do I remove hair algae from my GSP?


darwin604

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My GSP is once again getting infested with algae . . however this time it's hair algae. I vaguely remember someone telling me to use a tooth brush . . is this okay? I dont want to damage the polyps so I've been waiting until they contract (about an hour after the light goes off) and lightly scrubbing them with a 'soft rated' toothbrush. GSP's are pretty hardy but I'm wondering if this practice is okay . .

 

thanks!

 

d.

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ninhsavestheday

i dont know, but i did it. now theres no more alage on my gsp and my gsp are all opened up and moving with the current! get a second opinion.

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Originally posted by TheEvilbbug

Have you tried adding a small Emerald Crab, they are very gentile and will do wonders on hair algae.

 

as opposed to the jewish type of emerald crabs...lol

 

sorry...couldnt resist.

 

As for the hair algea ridden gsp....ive used a soft bristled paintbrush to do the job.

 

dingbat clause: Please make sure the paintbrush is brand new and has never been used to paint with......

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