Is this bryopsis?

[Jakepen]

Hey guys, have a few different algaes popping up right now. One of them concerns me, think it's bryopsis. Tank is six months old

 

[twilliard]

yes that is bryopsis

 

[Jakepen]

yes that is bryopsis

dang. I got a frag from my buddies tank, dipped it and rinsed it. Later found out he has bryopsis, did it come from his tank? What are my options?

 

[twilliard]

dang. I got a frag from my buddies tank, dipped it and rinsed it. Later found out he has bryopsis, did it come from his tank? What are my options?

Yes it did come from his tank.
H2O2 treatment is an excellent option

 

[Jakepen]

Yes it did come from his tank.
H2O2 treatment is an excellent option

Alright. Is there a thread to guide me?

 

[tcarter1936]

I once had got about 6 frags from a guy with bryopsis but luckily he was honest and I knew nothing back then. He told me not to introduce the plugs or water and dip and rinse. I now do this regardless of the presence. I always remove plugs dip rinse then reglue to new plugs. It's time consuming but I make up water and a qt before purchase.
Well worth the effort

 

[twilliard]

I just commented about that a little while ago on another thread. There is no thread that clearly states the process of using H2O2 to treat specific items.
I would write it but I do not have any algae to use in the examples.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

try just scrubbing it out first.

 

[Jakepen]

I just commented about that a little while ago on another thread. There is no thread that clearly states the process of using H2O2 to treat specific items.

Alright. Well what would you suggest, how much should I dose, how often, and for how long?

 

[Jakepen]

try just scrubbing it out first.

Scrubbing or plucking?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Scrubbing or plucking?

i use a tooth brush. you want to get as much off as you can.

 

[twilliard]

It's not about dosing the tank (that is for other issues) it's about treating the problem area.
Always pluck when it comes to algae, never scrub

 

[twilliard]

Bryopsis can root from segmants

 

[Jakepen]

It's not about dosing the tank (that is for other issues) it's about treating the problem area.
Always pluck when it comes to algae, never scrub

I see. I can't really remove the rock, or it will be very difficult anyways. Can I drain the water low enough, pour some on it then?

 

[justingraham]

I just commented about that a little while ago on another thread. There is no thread that clearly states the process of using H2O2 to treat specific items.
I would write it but I do not have any algae to use in the examples.

I have some for ya I'll send it with the qt water if u want.

 

[twilliard]

I see. I can't really remove the rock, or it will be very difficult anyways. Can I drain the water low enough, pour some on it then?

That is a tough position. You can do that though.

@justingraham I almost forgot about you! I would love to get some bryopsis to make this write-up

 

[justingraham]

That is a tough position. You can do that though.

@justingraham I almost forgot about you! I would love to get some bryopsis to make this write-up

Not a problem I'll carefully take it off the Rock and put it into a separate vial for u. Glad to help out anyway I can

 

[Jakepen]

That is a tough position. You can do that though.

Okay, should I pluck first? Or dose with peroxide right away. Should I have something under the bryopsis that I'm treating to catch it, to prevent to much from going into the tank? Or maybe soak a rag in it, and another the area? Also it's growing into my zoa colony, how do I dose that?

 

[Jakepen]

Okay, should I pluck first? Or dose with peroxide right away. Should I have something under the bryopsis that I'm treating to catch it, to prevent to much from going into the tank? Or maybe soak a rag in it, and another the area? Also it's growing into my zoa colony, how do I dose that?[/QUOTE]

 

[Jakepen]

I also have this going on in my back chambers. I just thought it was hair algae.