How do I get rid of this algae?

[kzaveri19]

Hello friends. What kind of algae is this and how do I get rid of it?

My Phosphate and Nitrates are zero. I use Phosguard and Purigen + Skimming and chaeto.

Also. I use Rodi water with PPM 0

 

[Ocelaris]

Clean up crew? How much of it do you have? Nutrient readings can be a bit misleading as the algae etc... May take it up before registering. Do you have a tang or lawnmower blenny? Looks like generic hair algae, but I'm not an expert in identification.

 

[kzaveri19]

I have half a dozen hermits and about 10 Nassarius snails. They clean it up and it grows back fast.

 

[Ocelaris]

I don't think nassarius eat algae. Trochus are my preference. Hermits, I could do without them. They're cool to look at, but that's about it.

https://joejaworski.wordpress.com/2013/10/03/whats-the-best-snail-for-a-reef-tank/

 

[jsker]

What are you testing with? Nitrates are usually high when green hair algae is present. As @Ocelaris stated when the algae is present the test numbers will be off due to the algae consuming nutrients for food.

I have been running media in my sump, the media keep my nitrates manageable.

 

[kzaveri19]

What are you testing with? Nitrates are usually high when green hair algae is present. As @Ocelaris stated when the algae is present the test numbers will be off due to the algae consuming nutrients for food.

I have been running media in my sump, the media keep my nitrates manageable.

I am using salifert. What media are you running and how? Currently, I am running phosguard and purigen

 

[jsker]

I am using salifert. What media are you running and how? Currently, I am running phosguard and purigen

I have been running Aquaforest life bio fil and Zeomix. Another option is siprox and zeovit both these media work really well.

 

[Sallstrom]

I recommend more animals that eat algae. Like urchins or surgeonfishes. If you want to starve the algae you most likely will starve the corals as well.

/ David

 

[Tokyo Viking]

The best green algae (on coral) cleaner for my nano-reef has been my money cowrie snail (Cypraea Monetaria moneta). It specifically keeps algae in check on coral and live rock.
http://www.marinelifephotography.com/marine/mollusks/gastropods/cowries/cypraea-moneta.htm