Can you help me ID this algae? Bryopsis?

Mark SF · Jul 13, 2018

I have live rock from multiple sources (LFS, local guy breaking down tank and dry rock) cycling in a 27G rubbermaid tub. I just noticed this algae pop up today and my first thought was "bryopsis."

The only light on the tank is a MaxSpect Celestial C35S - which only has blue LED's. The algae you see in the photos is NOT growing on the rock, but rather the equipment and the sides of the black rubbermaid.

This would be an easy time as ever to treat with medicine if it is in fact Bryopsis! Hopefully these photos are clear enough for you.

Ranjib · Jul 13, 2018

I think yes. :-(

Mark SF · Jul 13, 2018

Ranjib said:
I think yes. :-(

Crraappp. Should I hit it with fluconazole and Kent Tech-M while it is in a bucket? There's some good stuff going on from a diversity perspective that I'd love to keep around...

Reeferdood · Jul 13, 2018

It is the dreaded Bryopsis. Tech M does not work anymore but I will saw with absolute certainty that Fluconazole will kill it.
I did it in my system an it did not harm one single thing, nothing.

Mark SF · Jul 13, 2018

Reeferdood said:
It is the dreaded Bryopsis. Tech M does not work anymore but I will saw with absolute certainty that Fluconazole will kill it.
I did it in my system an it did not harm one single thing, nothing.

Craaaapp, lol. Where is a good place to get the Fluconazole? Someone mentioned Premium Aquatics?