On 2004-10-18, N. Wise wrote:

The nutrient balance is the single most important factor, but there is one fish
that can help. Florida Flag Fish will eat the stuff. Get females if you can
find them, because IME the males are way too aggressive.


Let's make sure we're clear here... My understanding is "hair algae" is
the long stringy type that's usually green to light green in color.
"Brush algae" or "beard algae" is dark green to black in color and grows
in clumps, sort of like a paint brush or the hair on a troll doll.


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