So this is an issue I've posted about a few times but haven't really gotten a clear cut answer.
I have a Reefer 525XL, and every time I try to get the refugium going i get a massive explosion of green hair algae in my sump. So much so that it smothers the Chaeto and gives nothing any chance to grow, except the hair algae. I understand that Hair Algae is still an export of nutrients, but its a mess, gets everywhere and is a pain to clean out of my biological media, pumps, and etc.
I tried snails, didn't work. My next thought was to try moving my Pincusion urchin down there, but then I guess I risk him eating my Chaeto?
Does anyone have any advice or ideas?
I have a Reefer 525XL, and every time I try to get the refugium going i get a massive explosion of green hair algae in my sump. So much so that it smothers the Chaeto and gives nothing any chance to grow, except the hair algae. I understand that Hair Algae is still an export of nutrients, but its a mess, gets everywhere and is a pain to clean out of my biological media, pumps, and etc.
I tried snails, didn't work. My next thought was to try moving my Pincusion urchin down there, but then I guess I risk him eating my Chaeto?
Does anyone have any advice or ideas?