ID This Algea

nath514 · 05/14/2015, 12:07 PM

Hello,

My nano tank is about 1.5 months old and has finished cycling. I have a few zoas / other corals that are doing well. I also have the algae that is pictured below. Having read other post I think it is bryopsis but want to make sure. If it is bryopsis the most commonly suggested solution is a very high dose of magnesium but I am worried that will have a negative effect on my corals.

The algae is mostly on the glass but has also started popping up on my rocks.

http://i.imgur.com/CQzepg7.jpg

Thanks,
Nathan

oscarinw · 05/14/2015, 06:56 PM

Looks like bryopsis but there are several filamentous green algae that have the stemming pattern of bryopsis. Can't be conclusive until looked at with a microscope.

gone fishin · 05/14/2015, 07:01 PM

I am leaning toward bryopsis.

05/14/2015, 12:07 PM	#1
nath514 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 69	ID This Algea Hello, My nano tank is about 1.5 months old and has finished cycling. I have a few zoas / other corals that are doing well. I also have the algae that is pictured below. Having read other post I think it is bryopsis but want to make sure. If it is bryopsis the most commonly suggested solution is a very high dose of magnesium but I am worried that will have a negative effect on my corals. The algae is mostly on the glass but has also started popping up on my rocks. http://i.imgur.com/CQzepg7.jpg Thanks, Nathan

05/14/2015, 07:01 PM	#3
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	I am leaning toward bryopsis. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

05/14/2015, 06:56 PM	#2
oscarinw Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 1,091	Looks like bryopsis but there are several filamentous green algae that have the stemming pattern of bryopsis. Can't be conclusive until looked at with a microscope.