Need a ID Randy

[Saltgator]

Can't get this under control

 

[candcreef]

Brad....have u tried manually removing the algae from the pump and anywhere else it is? Sorry, can't help you with what that is, but I would prolly try to remove it and see if it comes back....good luck and if ya need anything let me know....like a beer or somethin!!!!

 

[Saltgator]

Lol. Thanks Conan. It only comes off if you scrape it. It's not a rooted structure like HA, stays short and tuff.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

So it is naturally a turf type of algae?

What color?

Is anything eating it to keep it as a turf rather than long strands?

 

[phillrodrigo]

I think I'm getting the same thing. It goes on the glass also. It's in my 20 but not my 75 but they share a sump. Have no idea what it is

 

[Saltgator]

So it is naturally a turf type of algae?

What color?

Is anything eating it to keep it as a turf rather than long strands?

I'd have to say it's a turf. Tangs and Foxface do not pick at it. It always stays short. I only have 2 astrea snails but they don't touch it. I haven't got more in my cuc because I want to combat this not bandaid it.
I'd say it's medium brown. Not slimy.
Btw also vinegar dosing currently in week 4.

 

[Saltgator]

I think I'm getting the same thing. It goes on the glass also. It's in my 20 but not my 75 but they share a sump. Have no idea what it is

I haven't had it on glass, just everything else structure like. Even on coraline. My 50g fuge that shares the same sump is getting it on the back wall now too

 

[Saltgator]

Lyngbya maybe? I'm gonna try to get a closer shot tonight

 

[Aquaph8]

Brad, have you tried an urchin?

 

[fishroomlady]

very interested in the ID....I have a similar thing going on in my tank - I'm deducing that it's cyano but could be wrong. If it is Lyngbya - how does one get rid of it?

 

[Saltgator]

Brad, have you tried an urchin?

No sir, but I definitely need a few! Certain specific one? Btw, possibly gonna try the slime remover, just the Boyd kind (I like their products).

 

[Aquaph8]

My tuxedo does what no snail could ever do and he is a work horse.

 

[Saltgator]

I'm liking the tuxedo and the pink pincushion. Looking now for a sale and site,lol

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I'm not qualified to ID different types of turf algae, but I know there are a few which can become pests in reef tanks and can be hard to get rid of.

 

[Saltgator]

Thanks Randy

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

You're welcome.

Sorry to not be more helpful.

 

[Saltgator]

You're welcome.

Sorry to not be more helpful.

I completely understand. No worries

 

[Saltgator]

More pics and a attempt to KO it! Pulled about roughly 1/2 gallon of DT water out. Took these pics in the pitcher. Pic is close and full frame with cell. Dosing .5mL of expired h2o2 and waiting 15 minutes.

 

[prsnlty]

I left mine overnight... maybe a little overkill but I wanted it dead

 

[Saltgator]

Lol. I'm testing it but might start dosing it. I've done it before for dinos.

Update: pump cage had a few bubbles but not really what I wanted (probably cause it is expired h2o2). Using the same water, back of pump is in 10mL.