Algae Id please

[Muney Mun]

In the pic I posted earlier there is sum algae on that one rock does anyone know what kind it is and what to do about it? That is the only rock n the whole dt that has it and it just at the top of it. I want to stop it before it spreads. My phosphate is .22 with the Hanna and I know what raised it and that problem won't happen again. Not for sure how to battle it so suggestions will be appreciated.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Sure looks like normal Hair Algae to me. If you knock those phosphates out, that should take care of you. Or, if its just on the one rock you can Hydrogen Peroxide Dip.
I believe its a 25% dilution in SW @ 15-30 minute dips.

 

[Muney Mun]

How often should I do the dips

 

[Muney Mun]

I looked up sum algae and it kind of looked like sum ulva paradoxa but I might be wrong

 

[Reefing Madness]

I guess its possible its Ulva, I won't say thats its not, it looks like Hair Alage from my seat.
Dip the rock and coral once, that outta do ya. Watch for signs of its return afterwards.

 

[Muney Mun]

K thanks

 

[Slydain]

Looks like Hair to me too, hydrogen Peroxide will work. Lettuce nudis too.

 

[Muney Mun]

If I do the rock did for 30 minutes will it hurt my fire and ice zoas? I don't believe it will but I want other people who are more experienced opinions. That is a peroxide dip by the way in case someone don't read the earlier posts

 

[daytripp01]

If I do the rock did for 30 minutes will it hurt my fire and ice zoas? I don't believe it will but I want other people who are more experienced opinions. That is a peroxide dip by the way in case someone don't read the earlier posts

It shouldnt hurt them at all I do a 50/50 mix Peroxide -water for 10-15 min and it didnt hurt mine. Now it might take them as long as 2days to a week to open back up but they will.

 

[Reefing Madness]

They will be fine. Give em alittle tap before the dip, make sure they are closed up good.