Another red algae question.

[GillMeister]

I have a new issue. It's always something. I thought I had some cyano cropping up, and it's usually fairly straightforward to get rid of. I was going to scrub it off the rocks with a brush and it won't come off. I mean, it is tough stuff. In the distant past when I've had cyano I could dislodge it with a baster.

Any idea what I might be dealing with here?

 

[Dan_P]

I have a new issue. It's always something. I thought I had some cyano cropping up, and it's usually fairly straightforward to get rid of. I was going to scrub it off the rocks with a brush and it won't come off. I mean, it is tough stuff. In the distant past when I've had cyano I could dislodge it with a baster.

Any idea what I might be dealing with here?

A picture under white light would help with the ID

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

It could be coraline, but we are just guessing without a picture (in white lights please)

 

[GillMeister]

It looks purple in the image, but it is definitely red. I'll try to set up with some better lighting.

 

[GillMeister]

It's like a deep red color, just like cyano. It's just not slimy and stringy.

 

[xabo]

The red turf algae battle

Wanted to post about this in the event others start looking for ways to battle this crap -- I found it hard to find a lot of meaningful content anywhere. What my rock work looks like: My tank is more or less completely overrun with red turf algae. I have always operated under the assumption...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[GillMeister]

The red turf algae battle

Wanted to post about this in the event others start looking for ways to battle this crap -- I found it hard to find a lot of meaningful content anywhere. What my rock work looks like: My tank is more or less completely overrun with red turf algae. I have always operated under the assumption...

www.reef2reef.com

I read this, and it seems like turbos are the way to go. I have a couple in my box and it looks like something has been munching on it.

I'll add more!