Hmmm... What is this?

[CookieRdReef]

What do I have here? I'm hoping it's not briopsis. It is a dark green color and looks pretty dense. Thanks for the help!

 

[McCarrick]

Could be turf algae. Which is kinda like gha but tends to stay shorter and is way tough. Kind of wirey in texture.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Turf algae and a little hair algae.
Your best defense will be reduction of white lights or turning them off all together for 7-10 days and addition of fluconasal (flux).
Check your phosphates and nitrates for elevated levels.

 

[Ntimm]

My first guess would be turf algae.

 

[CookieRdReef]

Thanks for the replies! My phosphates have been 0.01-0.03. Nitrates about 10. Yes I will try reducing my white lights. Should I try to remove it by hand? Should I let it go or will it be a big nuisance? Thanks again

 

[McCarrick]

Thanks for the replies! My phosphates have been 0.01-0.03. Nitrates about 10. Yes I will try reducing my white lights. Should I try to remove it by hand? Should I let it go or will it be a big nuisance? Thanks again

I'd remove it by hand. If you dont, in my experience I've had a hard time getting rid of it.

 

[CookieRdReef]

It doesn't seem to come off of the crevasse it is tucked in very easy. Any tips?