Bryopsis?

ProfessorAronnax · Oct 18, 2019

Noticed this coming up on the back tank and front rock structure. I really hope it isnt what I think, but better to get a positive ID now.

Billldg · Oct 18, 2019

I would say yes to Bryopsis.

ProfessorAronnax · Oct 18, 2019

Best treatment for this? I heard fluconazole. Never had briopsis before .

Billldg said:
I would say yes to Bryopsis.

Billldg · Oct 18, 2019

ProfessorAronnax said:
Best treatment for this? I heard fluconazole. Never had briopsis before .

I wish I could give you a good answer, but I can't. The reason i know its Bryopsis is I also have been dealing with it. I have used Reef Flux twice on my tank and it is coming back a third time. The first time I used 1 tab per 10 gals, second time I used 1.5 tabs per 10 gals and left my skimmer off for 2 weeks, this worked better as it did get rid of it quicker and though it is coming back, it doesn't seem to have a good of a start as last time. Problem is it started to effect my Sps this time. I can't say it was the Reef Flux as both times it raised my P03 well above 50 ppm, but I can't say is wasn't. This time I am going to try Vibrant as my tank has finally reached stability and I don't want to mess with that.

@ReefSquad, is their another tool to use against Bryopsis?

But, Reef Flux has worked for some, so it may be just the type of Bryopsis.

DracoKat · Oct 18, 2019

fluconazole worked very well for me. I had byropsis years ago and had not seen any since I dosed fluconazole. I can't remember how much I dosed, I am sure we can find it somewhere

lapin · Oct 18, 2019

My lawnmower, she cleaned all my rock of it. I dont think in this case there is enough of any types of algae to keep a lawmower alive.
Since the tank looks new just kill it with chemicals and start over.