Hair algea on frag plugs

FiSHy sAy HeY · 05/30/2009, 07:35 PM

Would a iodine dip kill the hair algea off of the frag plugs?

Mopar Reefer · 05/30/2009, 08:40 PM

Not really sure, but becareful with iodine, if you overdose, and its easy it can be fatal to a DT. I wouldn't dose anything I coudn't test for.

FiSHy sAy HeY · 05/30/2009, 08:53 PM

I'm talking about a dip in TMPCC of the plug... not the whole tank

fish guy 40 · 05/30/2009, 10:11 PM

I've removed items that was covered in hair algae scrubbed clean with fresh water allow to dry and return to tank. it works for me

pwoller · 05/30/2009, 10:47 PM

Not the best way to get rid of algea on the plugs. Maybe try adding some crabs to the tank. They clean off my plugs all the time. Or a conch.

Alaskan Reefer · 05/30/2009, 11:06 PM

If the tank is otherwise algae free, your clean up crew will probably appreciate the snack. Still, I usually hit frag plugs with a toothbrush if there's any hair algae or valonia on them.

xJake · 05/30/2009, 11:10 PM

I use an electric toothbrush to clean off frag plugs before placing them in my tanks. Specifically, I use the Crest Spinbrush Pro; it's powerful, durable, water-proof, and relatively cheap at a price of less than $10.

Using the electric vs. a manual brush allows me to concentrate more on WHERE I'm scrubbing (i.e. avoiding the coral tissue and any subsequent damage) rather than how hard or fast I'm scrubbing in order to completely remove the algae, like I would be with a manual toothbrush.

Tswifty · 05/31/2009, 02:20 AM

Call me old fashion... I just pop any incoming frags off of the plug, then dip and mount them in the tank. A frag plug is just another place to carry in unwanted pests IMO.

05/30/2009, 07:35 PM	#1
FiSHy sAy HeY Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 253	Hair algea on frag plugs Would a iodine dip kill the hair algea off of the frag plugs?

05/30/2009, 10:11 PM	#4
fish guy 40 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Woodward OK Posts: 57	I've removed items that was covered in hair algae scrubbed clean with fresh water allow to dry and return to tank. it works for me __________________ saltwater what a rush!!!!!!! Current Tank Info: personal tank 90 gallons

05/30/2009, 11:06 PM	#6
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	If the tank is otherwise algae free, your clean up crew will probably appreciate the snack. Still, I usually hit frag plugs with a toothbrush if there's any hair algae or valonia on them. __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress

05/31/2009, 02:20 AM	#8
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Call me old fashion... I just pop any incoming frags off of the plug, then dip and mount them in the tank. A frag plug is just another place to carry in unwanted pests IMO. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

05/30/2009, 08:40 PM	#2
Mopar Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach Posts: 465	Not really sure, but becareful with iodine, if you overdose, and its easy it can be fatal to a DT. I wouldn't dose anything I coudn't test for.

05/30/2009, 08:53 PM	#3
FiSHy sAy HeY Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 253	I'm talking about a dip in TMPCC of the plug... not the whole tank

05/30/2009, 10:47 PM	#5
pwoller Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 1,163	Not the best way to get rid of algea on the plugs. Maybe try adding some crabs to the tank. They clean off my plugs all the time. Or a conch.

05/30/2009, 11:10 PM	#7
xJake Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,385	I use an electric toothbrush to clean off frag plugs before placing them in my tanks. Specifically, I use the Crest Spinbrush Pro; it's powerful, durable, water-proof, and relatively cheap at a price of less than $10. Using the electric vs. a manual brush allows me to concentrate more on WHERE I'm scrubbing (i.e. avoiding the coral tissue and any subsequent damage) rather than how hard or fast I'm scrubbing in order to completely remove the algae, like I would be with a manual toothbrush.