Re: [GSAS-Member] Hair Algae (was Excel? Glut?)

[Shango Los <shango@shangolos.com>]

Wouldn't spot applying it just kill the specific head of algae?  It will
just grow back I would think.  I would assume I have a systemic problem
since it is happening in both tanks.  I assume it is something I am doing to
both.  I don't want it to come back.


On 11/14/08 10:41 AM, "Laurel Larsen" <laurelthequeen@gmail.com> wrote:

> I believe that flourish Excel is the algaecide.  Turning off all the
> filters and applying it via syringe to the spots that are affected.
>  From what I've read, it can sometimes kill individual plant leaves,
> but is necessary to remove it.
> 
> On Nov 14, 2008, at 10:36 AM, Shango Los wrote:
> 
>> I think it was more than I was looking for but it answered my
>> question.  If
>> Glut is a straight chemical which appears in Flourish, I ought to
>> just keep
>> using Flourish as I am.  I thought Glut was some other blended
>> product that
>> works wonders.
>> 
>> If you see it differently, please advise.  I have a hair algae issue
>> in my
>> two big tanks.
>> 
>> 29 gallon tank
>> Flourish once a week
>> Flourish tabs in the substrate
>> 4.5 watts per gallon with 2 year old bulbs
>> I had CO2 running but them took it off and the hair algae actually
>> DECREASED
>> when I stopped the CO2
>> Vacuumed 50% water change every Sunday.
>> 
>> The hair algae is breaking out by taking over individual pebbles in
>> the
>> substrate.  It is also on all the technology and the edges of plant
>> leaves.
>> 
>> I have run out of options I am aware of and was hoping this Glut
>> stuff was
>> another possible solution. I have read the archives and don't see
>> anything
>> else to try.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Shango
>> 
>> 
>> On 11/14/08 10:23 AM, "Bryan Nichols" <nicholsbryan@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Clifford Miller said: " It's glutaraldehyde, a disinfectant."
>>> 
>>> Is that the search term you were looking for Shango?
>>> 
>>> -Bryan
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