Algae identification

Hallowhead · Jan 25, 2021

I am not totally sure what type it is ?

Here are some photos under white lights.

I have an algae blenny and he doesn't seem all that interested.

Subsea · Jan 25, 2021

Is it coarse, wiry with firm attached holdfast?

Reef Cleaners

A good guide to identify most of the nuisance algae that plagues the hobby. Complete with pictures and suggested treatments

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Green Turf Algae
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[What is known as "Green Turf Algae" in the hobby is really a generic name given to hundreds of different species of macroalgae that describe certain similar characteristics. They are coarse, wiry, and generally have thicker wider blades than Green Hair Algae. They may or may not have a mat like root structure, sometimes they just seem to sprout from the rock.]

[Turf algae that sprouts directly from the rock can be a pain to control, as it is difficult if not impossible to pluck it all. Once discovered it should be treated outside of the aquarium, perhaps by dipping the affected rock or frag in water treated with an algaecide.Turf algae that grows with a "root" mat can be peeled by pushing down on the algae as you scrape your thumb against the rock dislodging it in one swoop. Let it get big enough so you have leverage. The 3reef member who removed this piece did it perfectly.]

[Clean up Crew members that will eat Green Turf Algae include inverts with considerable cutting power like urchins, chitons, and emerald crabs.]

vetteguy53081 · Jan 25, 2021

Bryopsis. This is very tough stuff to battle as most fish and CUC will not eat it. You must get to the roots to get to the issue. Reduce white light intensity, pull as much as you can by hand.
Treat with either liquid Vibrant or more effective: Fluconasal (FLUX). It works very well on Bryopsis, GHA and Turf.
Its a gamble, but Ninja snails are the ones that would likely feed on this.

Hallowhead · Jan 25, 2021

vetteguy53081 said:
Bryopsis. This is very tough stuff to battle as most fish and CUC will not eat it. You must get to the roots to get to the issue. Reduce white light intensity, pull as much as you can by hand.
Treat with either liquid Vibrant or more effective: Fluconasal (FLUX). It works very well on Bryopsis, GHA and Turf.
Its a gamble, but Ninja snails are the ones that would likely feed on this.

I've fought bryopsis before it wasn't bad but I don't think this is that