Hair algae!

[Paradise_Gourami]

Is it bad that theres hair algae in my tank?(29gal) and will the fish i have take care of it?

 

[Magnus]

It's bad if the look bothers you. Otherwise, it's an indication of a healthy tank. Amano shrimps and Florida flagfish, and sometimes, rosey barbs will eat hair algae.

 

[Paradise_Gourami]

oo what a relief Thanks

 

[njparton]

I invested in some ottos and a couple of Siamese Flying Foxes (SAE's) and they don't seem to touch the hair algea in my tank. I think it looks awful

Good old elbow grease and an RO unit to reduce/eliminate phosphate in my tap water is my next tactic.