Dipping/killing algaes on macroalgaes

[PeterLL]

Hiya everyone,
What is the best way of removing pests (flatworms, bubble algaes, and their eggs and spores) from macro algae plants when transferring them between tanks?
I use a 50/50 3% H202/Tank water dip for corals, would this work for macroalgaes too? Essentially kill anything on them apart from the plant itself.
Thank you

 

[lapin]

Peroxide breaks down organics. Plants are organic. Odds are you will kill or damage the macros before you kill the bubble algae

 

[PeterLL]

Peroxide breaks down organics. Plants are organic. Odds are you will kill or damage the macros before you kill the bubble algae

Thanks that’s what I suspected.
Is there anything I can use?

 

[lapin]

That I dont know. Macro growers that sell, must take a lot of precautions to not introduce pests or problematic micro algaes into their systems. Maybe a grower would know. Algae Barn?

 

[sarcophytonIndy]

Thanks that’s what I suspected.
Is there anything I can use?

I just dunk it in fresh water and physically shake it a few times. Not sure if it does any good, but it doesn't seem to hurt the algae.

 

[PeterLL]

Thanks, I guess an RO dip could get the pests off but would have lesser of an effect on eggs/ bubble algae.
How would I get in contact with Algae Barn can I tag them or something?
I'm not in the U.S. so dont have much experience with them

 

[lapin]

@AlgaeBarn

 

[PeterLL]

Thanks for the tag, hopefully they’re able to give some kinda of insight.

 

[BighohoReef]

@AlgaeBarn thoughts?

Here is what I found on there site:

https://help.algaebarn.com/portal/en/kb/articles/how-to-acclimate-macroalgae

They specifically state: " Because all selections in the CleanMacro™ Series have already been inspected/pretreated to remove potential pest organisms, you can spend more time with your fish! "

I DMd John @reefcleaners he's really good about getting back to folks I'll let you know what he responds with. Keep you posted!

 

[AlgaeBarn]

Physical inspection and a quick rodi dip can help but if it's that bad I would not risk even moving it over ~Shaun K

 

[BighohoReef]

Thank you Shaun @AlgaeBarn!!!

 

[BighohoReef]

John messaged me back said that he uses Furan and Bayer dips for macro. I’m looking for the science behind. Will post when I know more.