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We currently have green hair algae in our tank and I find it sort of pretty and several of the fish love it. We have been told by several fish suppliers it isn't harmful. However, my husband strongly disagrees and insists it is evil. lol

We have recently had a PH drop and nitrate spike and he blames the algae. I am wondering if his accusation is valid.

Thanks. =)
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Current Tank Residents:

- Clown Fish (2)

- Blue Mandarin

- Long nose Hawk fish

- Scooter Blenny

- Coral Beauty

- Four Striped Damsel

- Yellow Tailed Damsel

- Spot banded Butterfly

- Pink Pincushion Urchin

- Velvet Urchin

- Chocolate Chip Starfish

- Bumblebee Snails (8-15)

- Turbo Snails (babies, normal’s & a snailzilla)

- Emerald Crabs (5)

- Porcelain Crabs (2)

I suppose it isn't harmful in small patches, however, it can take over quickly. Since you have corals, I would advise you keep it out of your tank as much as possible. You can enjoy it for a few days, and then get rid of it... don't worry it will be back. With the amount of light you need for the corals, I'm sure it would take over your tank in no time.

Your tank sounds gorgeous, by the way.
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Phishie
Site Coordinator

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

Thanks! =)

>>I suppose it isn't harmful in small patches, however, it can take over quickly. Since you have corals, I would advise you keep it out of your tank as much as possible. You can enjoy it for a few days, and then get rid of it... don't worry it will be back. With the amount of light you need for the corals, I'm sure it would take over your tank in no time.
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>>Your tank sounds gorgeous, by the way.
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>>Phishie
>>Site Coordinator
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>>"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

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Current Tank Residents:

- Clown Fish (2)

- Blue Mandarin

- Long nose Hawk fish

- Scooter Blenny

- Coral Beauty

- Four Striped Damsel

- Yellow Tailed Damsel

- Spot banded Butterfly

- Pink Pincushion Urchin

- Velvet Urchin

- Chocolate Chip Starfish

- Bumblebee Snails (8-15)

- Turbo Snails (babies, normal’s & a snailzilla)

- Emerald Crabs (5)

- Porcelain Crabs (2)