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Old May 17th 07, 02:46 PM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Wayne Sallee
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Do they not have hiding places so that when you put
your hand in there, they have sufficient places to
feel safe?

Wayne Sallee
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George Patterson wrote on 5/16/2007 8:50 PM:
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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