Algae ID Please!

TonyGolato · 04/06/2016, 08:42 AM

Can someone please identify this algae?(see attachment). When my hands come in contact with it I get an irritation that lasts about a week or so.

It would be great to know the best way to get rid of it.

Many thanks in advance.
Tony

TonyGolato · 04/06/2016, 07:52 PM

Please let me know....

kozmic · 04/06/2016, 08:02 PM

Looks more like hydroids than algae to me...

infpalex · 04/07/2016, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kozmic

Looks more like hydroids than algae to me...

+1

Look up "colonial hydroids," that should get you started.

TonyGolato · 04/07/2016, 12:20 PM

Thanks guys...

Hydroids appear to be tough to rid. Anyone have experience eliminating them? I saw a post where Nudibranches may be effective.

cloak · 04/07/2016, 12:31 PM

You could try smothering them with some epoxy. This would basically be like putting chewed up bubble gum over them. This will eventually become hard and after awhile you'll never even know the Hydroids were there. You can start mounting corals on these spots & everything. A fresh start so to say. GL.

TonyGolato · 04/07/2016, 01:12 PM

Thanks Cloak
I also saw an article on a chemical called Hydroxs. I am in the process of gathering info on all options then figure out the best way to go. I am hoping that there is/are some natural solutions to to eliminate the pest.

04/06/2016, 08:02 PM	#3
kozmic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 146	Looks more like hydroids than algae to me...

04/07/2016, 12:20 PM	#5
TonyGolato Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 27	Thanks guys... Hydroids appear to be tough to rid. Anyone have experience eliminating them? I saw a post where Nudibranches may be effective.

04/07/2016, 12:31 PM	#6
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	You could try smothering them with some epoxy. This would basically be like putting chewed up bubble gum over them. This will eventually become hard and after awhile you'll never even know the Hydroids were there. You can start mounting corals on these spots & everything. A fresh start so to say. GL.

04/07/2016, 01:12 PM	#7
TonyGolato Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 27	Thanks Cloak I also saw an article on a chemical called Hydroxs. I am in the process of gathering info on all options then figure out the best way to go. I am hoping that there is/are some natural solutions to to eliminate the pest.