Algae on zoanthids

[lud]

Hi I have been keeping zoanthids in my tank but from time to time purple reddish algae grows on them sometimes I want to scrub the coral to get of all the algae but I don’t want to because of palytoxin any ideas

 

[TX_REEF]

you can scrub them with a soft bristle toothbrush. Maybe also increase flow in the area to prevent growth in the first place. cleanup crew will also help, I regularly see my ceriths cleaning algae from my corals.

 

[mues]

Turkey baster is what I usually use to get stuff off

 

[The_Paradox]

It’s more likely that the algae/dinos has palytoxin than those zoas.

 

[lud]

you can scrub them with a soft bristle toothbrush. Maybe also increase flow in the area to prevent growth in the first place. cleanup crew will also help, I regularly see my ceriths cleaning algae from my corals.

I have a sea urchin and 2 snails

 

[TX_REEF]

I have a sea urchin and 2 snails

Unless your tank is 2 gallons 2 snails probably isn't gonna cut it.

 

[PocketGoose]

H2o2 dips have worked wonders in my case, pending you can get the frag our of the tank. Spot treatments would work also.

 

[lud]

Unless your tank is 2 gallons 2 snails probably isn't gonna cut it.

Thanks for the tip I will get more of them in the future

 

[Rjukan]

Soft bristle toothbrush, nice and easy then turkey blaster is what I would do. Wouldn't even think of toxins with those and such a small amount. Plus it's mitigated by being underwater. Wash hands real good after and you're all set. Imo, ofc.

 

[lud]

Soft bristle toothbrush, nice and easy then turkey blaster is what I would do. Wouldn't even think of toxins with those and such a small amount. Plus it's mitigated by being underwater. Wash hands real good after and you're all set. Imo, ofc.

Thanks I will definitely try that