Algae ID

[HowardJ02]

What is this? It's driving me nuts!!

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

quite likely chrysophytes. Ususally snails eat it before it gets that long.


off topic those pinkish plays, be careful and isolate them, they are invasive. 2nd pic

 

[HowardJ02]

quite likely chrysophytes. Ususally snails eat it before it gets that long.


off topic those pinkish plays, be careful and isolate them, they are invasive. 2nd pic

Thanks buddy!
What kind of snails do you recommend?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Thanks buddy!
What kind of snails do you recommend?

most all herbivores, but youll want to knock it down and they usually keep it down. also the slime algae eaters and diatom eaters. check it..
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/choosing-cleanup-crew-critters.258695/

 

[eggie]

Brush it off with a toothbrush on your next water change. Blue legs are good option. Cut back dosing if your dosing something. Make sure you have good flow in your tank