Help: Algae ID

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Hey guys,

I can't seem to fight or get rid of this algae and its sort of driving me crazy. Its only in higher flow areas of the tank. I use RO/DI and don't overfeed. Any idea as to what kind it is, how I can get rid of it?

My tangs and snails will not touch it for the life of them. I think its green turf algae but I could be wrong.

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Too much blue to identify. Is it soft, wirery, slippery or slimy. What color is it?

https://www.reefcleaners.org/nuisance-algae-id-guide

See if this helps you identify your algae?

I have been on that site so many times trying to ID and the only thing it somewhat resembles is the green turf algae. Nothing eats it. Anything I can do to get rid of it? I do water changes weekly, RO/DI and don't overfeed.

Any chance its caused by silicates maybe in the RO/DI water that could be causing it?
 
If you think it is green turf algae, have you taken the recommended steps described by ReefCleaners?

“What is known as "Green Turf Algae" in the hobby is really a generic name given to hundreds of different species of macroalgae that describe certain similar characteristics. They are coarse, wiry, and generally have thicker wider blades than Green Hair Algae. They may or may not have a mat like root structure, sometimes they just seem to sprout from the rock.”

“Turf algae that sprouts directly from the rock can be a pain to control, as it is difficult if not impossible to pluck it all. Once discovered it should be treated outside of the aquarium, perhaps by dipping the affected rock or frag in water treated with an algaecide.Turf algae that grows with a "root" mat can be peeled by pushing down on the algae as you scrape your thumb against the rock dislodging it in one swoop. Let it get big enough so you have leverage. The 3reef member who removed this piece did it perfectly.”

“Clean up Crew members that will eat Green Turf Algae include inverts with considerable cutting power like urchins, chitons, and emerald crabs.”



I have already asked you some relevant questions to identify the algae. Until you provide more data, I can not guess the answer.

In reviewing some of your threads, I see no tank thread that has your system set up or chemical parameters. It would help if you at least indicated basic tank parameters like nitrate & phosphate. How long has tank been set up. Any dosing for alkalinity? Carbon dosing? Chemical filtration?
 
What snails do you have?
Do you have an urchin?
 
I have already asked you some relevant questions to identify the algae. Until you provide more data, I can not guess the answer.

In reviewing some of your threads, I see no tank thread that has your system set up or chemical parameters. It would help if you at least indicated basic tank parameters like nitrate & phosphate. How long has tank been set up. Any dosing for alkalinity? Carbon dosing? Chemical filtration?

I will take a reading tonight of Nirates and Phosphates so I know what I am sitting at right now.

What snails do you have?
Do you have an urchin?

Turbo, Nassarius and Astrea snails. No Urchins but I would get one if one is recommended.
 

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