Hair Algea in a Nano

milhouse74 · 12-19-2004, 08:31 PM

Hey all, I have some hair algea in a 12 gallon nano cube dx. I know it is due to my cycle and all, but what can go into a 12 gallon nano that will eat it, cleanup crew like???

I am about to do a massive water change (4 gallons or so), and that should take care of nutrients as I dont feed the tank yet, but what will clean it up for now?

RobinsonFam1 · 12-19-2004, 09:06 PM

turbo snails, and conchs seem to work the best for me. i would probably get about 8 snails or so, give it a few days and you will see the difference. red leg crabs do well also but but snails will do nothing but eat algae.

HTH
BR

milhouse74 · 12-19-2004, 09:22 PM

8 seems a bit extreme for a 12 gallon, because after the initial outbreak they would starve. I think I may do one of each though. Thanks!

David