Hair Algae on Zoa

[ganreef]

Hi, I have several polyps of Zoa on a large rock which grew from two polyps to many and did well. Just a day ago, hair algae took over and grew between and on several polyps which irritated them and are not opening now. I cannot remove the rock out of the aquarium for treatment. Scared to use tweezers due to fear of hurting the poly or getting poisoned. Anyway I can squirt something on them without hurting the rest of the corals ? Heard about h202 dip - so can I spray a diluted version of 12% hydrogen peroxide ? Appreciate any help.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi, I have several polyps of Zoa on a large rock which grew from two polyps to many and did well. Just a day ago, hair algae took over and grew between and on several polyps which irritated them and are not opening now. I cannot remove the rock out of the aquarium for treatment. Scared to use tweezers due to fear of hurting the poly or getting poisoned. Anyway I can squirt something on them without hurting the rest of the corals ? Heard about h202 dip - so can I spray a diluted version of 12% hydrogen peroxide ? Appreciate any help.

3% peroxide is the answer

 

[ganreef]

thank you. So if I add 3 parts water and 1 part 12% h202, that will make 3% ? asking since I have food grade 12% and wanted to put it to use. Ok to squirt directly into the tank on the hair algae ? How much volume should I use in a 41 gallon water system (45 gallon tank) ? Sorry too many questions and would greatly appreciate guidance.

 

[PeterEde]

My trocus just cleaned up my zoa frags well

 

[ganreef]

I have two trochus. They aren’t touching it.

 

[RLucas50]

It might be Dinos...they resemble hair algae at times.

 

[Cali Reef Life]

where gloves touch the zoas with gloved finger use tweezers to pull algae and wash hands. wear glasses if nervous but youll be alright to pull algae .

 

[PeterEde]

I woke up this morning to all my zoa frags cleaned by by snails. Although one could go back for dessert