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GHA - Blackout strategy
So I’ve been struggling with green hair algae for a few months now. I’m on my fifth week of vibrant dosing. I continue to hit trouble spots with hydrogen peroxide.
I’ve turned lighting down significantly.
My latest attempt at addressing the problem was a five day blackout. I know most people refer to three day blackouts, so I figured I’d try to make sure it worked by going 5.
Just took off the black plastic wrap, and what do you know…. It’s all still there. I tried to pull a couple tufts of it, and it’s still attached, strong as ever. Below are a few pics immediately after the blackout.
Any other ideas? I’ve move most of my coral to the refugium so I can keep them lit. My fish and rock flower anemones stayed in the main tank, and the RFA look a little weakened by the blackout.
I’m considering going another 5 days of blackout. Could that do permanent harm to the fish?
any other ideas?
So I’ve been struggling with green hair algae for a few months now. I’m on my fifth week of vibrant dosing. I continue to hit trouble spots with hydrogen peroxide.
My latest attempt at addressing the problem was a five day blackout. I know most people refer to three day blackouts, so I figured I’d try to make sure it worked by going 5.
Just took off the black plastic wrap, and what do you know…. It’s all still there. I tried to pull a couple tufts of it, and it’s still attached, strong as ever. Below are a few pics immediately after the blackout.
Any other ideas? I’ve move most of my coral to the refugium so I can keep them lit. My fish and rock flower anemones stayed in the main tank, and the RFA look a little weakened by the blackout.
I’m considering going another 5 days of blackout. Could that do permanent harm to the fish?
any other ideas?