Algae and Non-Reef Safe Wrasses

[Fence13]

Curious as to how people handle algae outbreaks with their non-reef safe fish? I've got some bubble algae that keeps popping up on several rocks, then I add some emerald crabs, then my blue-headed wrasse thinks it's lunch time. Most hermit crabs also end up being lunch for the various other fish in the tank.

I'm wondering if there is a better way?

 

[brandon429]

The doser vibrant is getting good reviews for valonia that's an easy trial run to consider

 

[Fence13]

The doser vibrant is getting good reviews for valonia that's an easy trial run to consider

Thanks! I'll go skim their 136 page thread they have on here

 

[lion king]

How big is your tank, some people have had luck with the Desjardini sailfin tang and foxface. But like with any livestock addition, it's never a guarantee they will touch it. Did you try adding the emeralds after bedtime for the wrasse. The emeralds are mostly nocturnal after they get established in your tank anyway.

 

[Salty1962]

The doser vibrant is getting good reviews for valonia that's an easy trial run to consider

+1, many people have reported success with BA. Cured my bryopsis problem in 6 weeks.

 

[Fence13]

How big is your tank, some people have had luck with the Desjardini sailfin tang and foxface. But like with any livestock addition, it's never a guarantee they will touch it. Did you try adding the emeralds after bedtime for the wrasse. The emeralds are mostly nocturnal after they get established in your tank anyway.

It's only a 93g cube so a foxface and sailfin would outgrow the room. I'm looking into the Vibrant stuff but I may try adding the crabs after lights out. That's a nice idea.