Need algae identification and help

[Wannareef122]

Here are some pics of algae that I have. I can't figure it out. It doesn't seem to be affecting coral but has been a pain for about 2 weeks. Any suggestions to help?

55 Gallon Saltwater tank.
3.5 months old tank.

 

[Wannareef122]

Here are some pics of algae that I have. I can't figure it out. It doesn't seem to be affecting coral but has been a pain for about 2 weeks. Any suggestions to help?

55 Gallon Saltwater tank.
3.5 months old tank.

https://ibb.co/bVU63T

https://ibb.co/ewETHo

 

[mcarroll]

Ghost algae. Your rock is haunted.

 

[Wannareef122]

@mcarroll Sounds spooky! Do you know of anyway to get rid of it?

 

[mcarroll]

I forgot to post the followup questions!

How old is your tank?
What's the current bio-load like?
What have your NO3 and PO4 tests been like recently?
How is your cleanup crew?

 

[Wannareef122]

I forgot to post the followup questions!

How old is your tank?
What's the current bio-load like?
What have your NO3 and PO4 tests been like recently?
How is your cleanup crew?

3.5 months old

Not sure what bio load is, sorry still new at this.

Have about 10 hermits, 20 corinth snails, 10 nassarius, and 7 astral snails

Nitrates and phosphate at 0

I have been doing 30% water changes once a week

 

[mcarroll]

Bio-load = everything you're keeping alive in the tank.

Seems like a solid CUC...do they seem healthy and active (not lethargic and falling down a lot)?

Nitrates and phosphate at 0

I have been doing 30% water changes once a week

Stop with the water changes OR start dosing the water change water with nitrates and phosphates, whatever makes the most sense.

If you're forcing the zero-nutrient situation in any way (carbon dosing, GFO, etc) then you should stop.

Do you have any corals yet?