What kind of algae?

Nascars · 07/06/2021, 08:25 PM

I have this algae growing in my tank I don't know what it is. Here is a pic of it.

Vinny Kreyling · 07/07/2021, 07:57 AM

Most likely Hair Algae.
Pictures under blue lighting make it hard, Really Hard to get a good idea of whatever we look at.

Nascars · 07/07/2021, 08:25 PM

Here is a better pic.

Reef Bass · 07/08/2021, 07:39 AM

Green hair algae

billdogg · 07/11/2021, 12:08 PM

Time for a major rock and substrate cleaning! Although right now your PO4 is probably reading at or near 0, that is only because your GHA is using it all up. Take the rocks out and scrub them in a bucket of tank water. Rinse them in another bucket of tank water. I use a very stiff plastic brush for that job, Then, clean your sandbed. Use a Python Siphon or similar to remove the detritus that is in it.

Now, quit overfeeding and keep up on water changes. FWIW - I clean about 1/3 - 1/2 of the sandbed every water change. Doing it that way will allow the untouched portion to reseed the freshly cleaned side with microfauna lost to the cleaning process.

Although there are some creatures that might eat it (Sea Hare), they will just poop out the remains, adding to the nutrient problem.

jm.02

07/07/2021, 07:57 AM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Most likely Hair Algae. Pictures under blue lighting make it hard, Really Hard to get a good idea of whatever we look at. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

07/08/2021, 07:39 AM	#4
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	Green hair algae __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

07/11/2021, 12:08 PM	#5
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Time for a major rock and substrate cleaning! Although right now your PO4 is probably reading at or near 0, that is only because your GHA is using it all up. Take the rocks out and scrub them in a bucket of tank water. Rinse them in another bucket of tank water. I use a very stiff plastic brush for that job, Then, clean your sandbed. Use a Python Siphon or similar to remove the detritus that is in it. Now, quit overfeeding and keep up on water changes. FWIW - I clean about 1/3 - 1/2 of the sandbed every water change. Doing it that way will allow the untouched portion to reseed the freshly cleaned side with microfauna lost to the cleaning process. Although there are some creatures that might eat it (Sea Hare), they will just poop out the remains, adding to the nutrient problem. jm.02 __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer