Red hair algae issues

[CherryBlossom]

So lately my 29 gallon BioCube's sand bed is somewhat covered with red hair algae, I just recently added two Fire Gobys about two weeks ago

I've done a good water change, filter change and cleaned out my skimmer & sponge

Water is clear just having issues with this hair algae, Any suggestions?

 

[mike007]

Thats cyno. You need to increase flow check your nitrates and phosphates. Also you can vacumn sandbed. Do not overfeed it causes excess nutrients which lead to algae.

 

[CherryBlossom]

I've decreased my feeding over the last few weeks, also I have two power heads in the tank..

I'll do a test tonight and see where they are sitting as well

 

[CherryBlossom]

My Nitrates are sitting about 80 right now, little high, Could this be because of the new fish I've recently added?

My PH levels are 8.0

 

[mike007]

That is too high. Slow down on your feeding and do some water changes. Do you have skimmer? Get rid of the sponge or anything else you have that will trap debris.

 

[CherryBlossom]

I have a skimmer yes and I've already cut back my feelings, this all showed up after I added the two new fish

 

[mike007]

Great article. pm sent

 

[CherryBlossom]

Thanks, i'll be sure to read it when i get your PM