GHA or Bryopsis?

[DavidNZ]

Hey guys, i am in the process of shutting a tank down to transfer to a new tank, new rock and sand, just fish and coral, but i want to ensure i avoid bringing this algae with me, so want to deal with it, but i can’t decide if it is GHA or Bryopsis. I am leaning to GHA, however would like more expert opinions before taking more action than just pulling it out.

Thanks!

 

[JGT]

Hey guys, i am in the process of shutting a tank down to transfer to a new tank, new rock and sand, just fish and coral, but i want to ensure i avoid bringing this algae with me, so want to deal with it, but i can’t decide if it is GHA or Bryopsis. I am leaning to GHA, however would like more expert opinions before taking more action than just pulling it out.

Thanks!

GHA is usually slimy. This looks Brillo like. I vote for bryopsis.

 

[DavidNZ]

Thanks JGT. Bryposis was my initial thought too. Anyone else have any thoughts as to which type this is?

 

[Chrille26]

From my experience it looks more like GHA but I am by no means an expert.
Here is what Bryopsis looked in my tank:

Looks a bit more bushy and feathery then yours?

 

[Sticker shock]

I'd say GHA. Bryopsis is typically thicker and has that feather like appearance similar to a fern.

 

[fuelman]

Looks like GHA. bryopsis has more of a branching fern look as mentioned earlier.

 

[DavidNZ]

Thanks guys, It looks like GHA to me, however there are some strands that are kinda feathery which on the other hand makes me think it is Bryposis! Ah well, I shall go down the path of treating for GHA and see how I go. Thanks all!

 

[Chrille26]

Thanks guys, It looks like GHA to me, however there are some strands that are kinda feathery which on the other hand makes me think it is Bryposis! Ah well, I shall go down the path of treating for GHA and see how I go. Thanks all!

I dosed Fluconazole and got rid of both, and I didnt experience any ill effects on any other livestock.