Green Hair/Net Algae
Referred to as Green Hair or Net Algae, learn about unwanted nuisance Bryopsis, Derbesia, and Cladophora species identification, why outbreaks occur, what makes these macroalgae grow, and how to control or get rid of them in saltwater aquarium systems.
Top Nitrate Absorbing Products
Nitrate (NOł) in a saltwater aquarium is a main food supply for many forms of nuisance algae. A number of methods and materials, other than denitrator coils, have been utilized to absorb or convert nitrates to a harmless substance. Here are some of the top products available on the market today.
Nitrate (NOł) in a saltwater aquarium is a main food supply for many forms of nuisance algae. A number of methods and materials, other than denitrator coils, have been utilized to absorb or convert nitrates to a harmless substance. Here are some of the top products available on the market today.
Top Phosphate Removing Products
Phosphate and Nitrate are the main food for Green Hair and other algae. Until recently, the only way to reduce their levels was to perform repetitive water changes. With the scientific advances, there are now a number of excellent products which are easy to use and remove phosphates quickly and safely. From granulated products to simple pads, there is a variety of products to choose from.
Phosphate and Nitrate are the main food for Green Hair and other algae. Until recently, the only way to reduce their levels was to perform repetitive water changes. With the scientific advances, there are now a number of excellent products which are easy to use and remove phosphates quickly and safely. From granulated products to simple pads, there is a variety of products to choose from.
Introduction to Green Algae
With more than 7000 green species growing in a variety of habitats of both fresh and saltwater, this makes the Chlorophyta phylum one of the most diverse groups of algae. Learn more about the overall characteristics of photosynthetic alga through this introduction to Chlorophyta, or the green algae group.
With more than 7000 green species growing in a variety of habitats of both fresh and saltwater, this makes the Chlorophyta phylum one of the most diverse groups of algae. Learn more about the overall characteristics of photosynthetic alga through this introduction to Chlorophyta, or the green algae group.
Nuisance Type Green Algae
A profile from you Guides on Genera Bryopsis, Derbesia, Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, Cladophoropsis, Valonia, Ventricaria, Dictyosphaeria, Enteromorpha and Ulva, which are green algae that can become a nuisance and cause problems in saltwater aquariums if they are not controlled or removed.
A profile from you Guides on Genera Bryopsis, Derbesia, Chaetomorpha, Cladophora, Cladophoropsis, Valonia, Ventricaria, Dictyosphaeria, Enteromorpha and Ulva, which are green algae that can become a nuisance and cause problems in saltwater aquariums if they are not controlled or removed.
Cure for Green Hair Algae Problems
Simply put, if what you are seeing in your tank is a green, feathery looking mass, it is probably Green Hair or Net Algae. Once this type of macroalgae gets a foothold in a saltwater aquarium, it can soon cover everything in your tank if prompt measures are not taken. Curing this problem is the same as the prevention -- starve it into oblivion.
Simply put, if what you are seeing in your tank is a green, feathery looking mass, it is probably Green Hair or Net Algae. Once this type of macroalgae gets a foothold in a saltwater aquarium, it can soon cover everything in your tank if prompt measures are not taken. Curing this problem is the same as the prevention -- starve it into oblivion.
Green Hair Algae Photo
Green Hair Algae Photo by Steven Boss. The trapped bubbles you see are caused by gasses being released from the algae as it decomposes. This is usually a sign the algae is starting to die off.
Green Hair Algae Photo by Steven Boss. The trapped bubbles you see are caused by gasses being released from the algae as it decomposes. This is usually a sign the algae is starting to die off.
Natural Algae Eaters - Hermit Crabs
Your About Guides give an overall profile on hermit crabs in general as good scavengers, things to consider before buying one, and which types are considered to be some of the best algae eating reef tank janitors.
Your About Guides give an overall profile on hermit crabs in general as good scavengers, things to consider before buying one, and which types are considered to be some of the best algae eating reef tank janitors.
Natural Algae Eaters - True Crabs
Your About Guides profile true crabs of the Subphylum Crustacea - Class Malacostraca, and which species are considered to be reef and non-reef safe.
Your About Guides profile true crabs of the Subphylum Crustacea - Class Malacostraca, and which species are considered to be reef and non-reef safe.
Natural Algae Eaters - Snails
Your About Guides profile marine snails of the Gastropoda class, and which species are considered to be some of the best algae eating reef tank janitors to have.
Your About Guides profile marine snails of the Gastropoda class, and which species are considered to be some of the best algae eating reef tank janitors to have.
B. hypnoides Alga Profile
A highly competitive and opportunistic hair type alga, view photos to identify and learn about the structure, habitat, distribution, and more on Bryopsis hypnoides from the UH Botany Department Web site.
A highly competitive and opportunistic hair type alga, view photos to identify and learn about the structure, habitat, distribution, and more on Bryopsis hypnoides from the UH Botany Department Web site.
B. pennata Alga Profile
Another highly competitive, opportunistic, as well as rahter invasive hair type alga, view photos to identify and learn about the structure, habitat, distribution, and more on Bryopsis pennata from the UH Botany Department Web site.
Another highly competitive, opportunistic, as well as rahter invasive hair type alga, view photos to identify and learn about the structure, habitat, distribution, and more on Bryopsis pennata from the UH Botany Department Web site.
Cladophora sp. of Hawai'i
Browse this key of commom Cladophora species to view photos and read brief descriptions on these invasive green hair type alga from the UH Manoa Botany Deparment site.
Browse this key of commom Cladophora species to view photos and read brief descriptions on these invasive green hair type alga from the UH Manoa Botany Deparment site.
C. sericea Alga Profile
An invasive native species of Hawai'i, but also found worldwide, Cladophora sericea is a branching green filamentous or hair type alga that is a competitive and opportunistic settler that responds to variations in the environment. View photos and learn about this species from the UH Botany Deparment site.
An invasive native species of Hawai'i, but also found worldwide, Cladophora sericea is a branching green filamentous or hair type alga that is a competitive and opportunistic settler that responds to variations in the environment. View photos and learn about this species from the UH Botany Deparment site.
C. vagabunda Alga Profile
Another native species of Hawai'i that is found worldwide, Cladophora vagabunda forms and attaches small pompon-like tufts on hard substrates. Although an opportunistic settler that responds to variations in the environment, it is less invasive then C. sericea described above. View photos and learn about this species from the UH Botany Deparment site.
Another native species of Hawai'i that is found worldwide, Cladophora vagabunda forms and attaches small pompon-like tufts on hard substrates. Although an opportunistic settler that responds to variations in the environment, it is less invasive then C. sericea described above. View photos and learn about this species from the UH Botany Deparment site.
Green Hair Algae Eater
From Janet's Reef, Janet shares how the addition of a Sea Hare (Dolabella auricularia) helped to eliminate a bad green hair algae problem she had been battling in her 120g reef tank for almost a year.
From Janet's Reef, Janet shares how the addition of a Sea Hare (Dolabella auricularia) helped to eliminate a bad green hair algae problem she had been battling in her 120g reef tank for almost a year.
Harvesting Green Hair Algae Properly
From the Thiel Marine Infobase site, Albert Thiel addresses an aquarist's problem of excess green hair algae and gives his advice of how to harvest it properly to keep it in balance.
From the Thiel Marine Infobase site, Albert Thiel addresses an aquarist's problem of excess green hair algae and gives his advice of how to harvest it properly to keep it in balance.