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Old May 17th 07, 02:50 AM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
George Patterson
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Wayne Sallee wrote:
Pull the hair algae out. Hemostats are great for this. Then the
remainder hair algae, use a tooth brush to keep it down. Use the tooth
brush by quickly moving it in a side to side motion, like your trying to
blow the hair algae off.


Every time I try doing something like that, some of my fish get stressed out and
die. If there isn't a better way, the tank will stay a jungle.

George Patterson
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