Comments on: Hair Algae And How To Control It

By: John

John — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:35:16 +0000

Thanks for that Scot, interesting and helpful.

By: Scot

Scot — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:26:07 +0000

Nice post. I agree with you on the “prevention is better than cure”. It really lessens the work and headache. I also apply the nutrient reduction thing which is great. What I do is I ‘starve’ the algae by not giving it enough nutrients and sunlight. I do that by planting various plants around it so there is competition. Another thing I do is to keep the water running or circulating. Algae usually grows when the water becomes a bit stagnant so if the water is continuously moving around there’s a smaller chance for algae growth. Barley straw extract also works out great since it naturally adds beneficial enzymes, lowers the pH and creates peroxide which can kill both filamentous and planktonic algae.

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By: John

John — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:08:46 +0000

Good point Victor. Algae requires light and too much could cause problems. However, there still needs to be sufficient nutrient presence for the algae too prosper. .-= John´s last blog ..Aggression On The Reef =-.

By: Victor

Victor — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:42:19 +0000

There are some other factors, that you can control, that benefits the algae growth and you can decrease or reduce.
As the excesive ligthing ( or to much long photoperiod ) and temperature ( to warm benefits the algae growth.

Regards.

By: John

John — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:09:25 +0000

Thanks for that Gieshadoll.
It sounds like green hair algae. Glad that your persistence paid off!

I would like to repeat, if I may, that chemical additions to combat algae should be the last resort in my opinion. I speak of marine aquariums of any type, not of ponds, though I suspect that the same would apply.

By: Gieshadoll

Gieshadoll — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:57:12 +0000

For ponds, and aquariums – Microbelift
I just thought I would share with those of you having algae problems. First of all, I am not selling product, I just want to rave. I have tried EVERY method, EVERY product to contain my algae. I rent my house, and I have a 350 gallon koi pond. I’ve salted it, ive netted it, I use clarifier, algaecide, barley extract,you name it. The next thing I knew, my pond was; again, filled with so much algae I couldn’t see my three little koi fish. Then it got worse, and took over the sides of my pond and was all over my pump. I have no idea what kind of algae, it was green and fuzzy. Anyhow, after adjusting the PH, rinsing my filter, reseasoning it with good bacteria, all that stuff you are suppose to do, it was still green. I had spent like 80.00 all together on product. I went to this local, hole-in-the-wall place and she told me to try Microbelift. It was 26.00. I didn’t want to buy it, but she said, it smells dreadful, but your pond will be clear in three days. (I had heard this before) It has everything in it, it kills the algae, puts benficial bacterias.. Everything, so you only have to buy one product. It is safe for fish. I bought it, went straight home and put it in my pond, (I almost threw up from the smell). My pond was clear in four days. I haven’t touched it since, and my fish (who I can now see again) are still alive. I will never use anything else, and I can live with 26.00 for 6 months of product, rather than 80 every three. You could also use this in your aquarium. Good Luck!!!