Algae Identification

[BiGGiePauls33]

Hello all,
Trying to get a positive identification on this algae and what will eradicate it. Tried Mexican Turbos and some manual removal, nothing. Do you think a sea hare will consume it?

 

[JGT]

Looks like filamentous green algae. Tangs would mow this down. Snails could then do cleanup.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Looks like filamentous green algae. Tangs would mow this down. Snails could then do cleanup.

I have a blue eyed/2 spot kole tang, a tomini and a magnificent foxface. None of them touch it.

 

[JGT]

Hmm, that’s unusual. They will usually chomp it down to a height where the snails can then finish it off. Is it pervasive or in just one area?

 

[jcdeng]

urchin will get rid of any algae.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

It's mainly on what was dry rock, that was soaked and cycled separately, but also on the BB glass as well in spots. I have 2 Tunze 6105'd running full bore on alternating pulse mode, lots of flow in there according to polyps on SPS and torches

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Maybe I can pick up a couple more tangs and possibly an urchin this week if my LFS has any.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Here's another shot of it.

 

[JGT]

If you can remove the rocks, could try hydrogen peroxide. Could also try cutting it close with scissors to see if the tangs or snails would then chomp it.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

If you can remove the rocks, could try hydrogen peroxide. Could also try cutting it close with scissors to see if the tangs or snails would then chomp it.

Thanks for the help.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

urchin will get rid of any algae.

Good to know, thank you.