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How do you deal with hair algae? (pawb.social)
submitted 3 months ago by Wahots@pawb.social to c/aquariums@lemmy.world
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I've been fighting it for awhile. Various nutrient levels, light levels, etc. Considering getting a nerite snail, but heard they can be a bit of an escape artist. Any tips?

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[โ€“] colourlesspony@pawb.social 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I guess you already tried it but lowering light levels is the best way to deal with algae IMO. For hair algae I also recommend manual removal. Just stick your hands in there and pull it out. It's more effective that you would think.

[โ€“] Wahots@pawb.social 2 points 3 months ago

Thank you! I might try to reduce light levels even more.