Ahhh!! Hair Algae, Hair Algae, Hair Algae
It is a pain. I have been fighting it for a few months successfully. Patience is the number one tool you need. This was suggested a few times throughout my various posts on the topic. GaryP also had a good point in one of my threads. Just because you kit does not detect it does not mean phosphates are to blame. If you have hair algae than phosphates are present. Instead of treating it with phosban and adding another chemical to your setup. Try to find the root cause. I addressed my circulation issues. My water change regiment and I am looking on how I have my fuge setup. So far I am winning the battle and my tank is looking better and better. Remember the phosban is a band-aid for your issue. You need to find out what is creating the excess phosphate in the tank and address that problem. Only then will you be in control of that darn nuisance algae. My two cents on the issue.
Maybe we should start a Hair Algae Support group. :grin:
High Phosphates anonymous.