prymnesium parvum

[GT3000XX]

Has anyone had any luck treating prymnesium parvum algae? I scoped a sample and that is what it is. I can’t find any info related to treating it in a saltwater aquarium. Thanks

 

[Dread Pirate Dave]

Possibly a strong UV light? (trying to avoid chemicals)

Toxic Golden Algae (Prymnesium parvum) | New Mexico State University - BE BOLD. Shape the Future.

Algae are primitive, mainly aquatic photosynthetic organisms that contain chlorophyll and lack true stems, roots, and leaves. Algal blooms (an explosive increase in the population of algae) are common in aquatic environments, and harmful algal blooms (HABs) can cause substantial problems to...

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[trigon 350]

Has anyone had any luck treating prymnesium parvum algae? I scoped a sample and that is what it is. I can’t find any info related to treating it in a saltwater aquarium. Thanks

I have the same issue, covering my glass within 3 hours! Let me know if you find any info, struggling!

 

[Salty_Steve]

I have this as well... following

 

[trigon 350]

Has anyone had any luck treating prymnesium parvum algae? I scoped a sample and that is what it is. I can’t find any info related to treating it in a saltwater aquarium. Thanks

Have you managed to treat or fund out anymore on this?

 

[GT3000XX]

Have you managed to treat or fund out anymore on this?

No I haven’t. I ended up tearing down the aquarium.

 

[trigon 350]

Oh wow

 

[GT3000XX]

It was just a 30 gallon reef. I still have my fowlr aquarium.

 

[Salty_Steve]

I don't have that many corals in my tank right now so I decided to start dosing vibrant so far it has slowed the growth on my glass and pumps.

 

[trigon 350]

I don't have that many corals in my tank right now so I decided to start dosing vibrant so far it has slowed the growth on my glass and pumps.

Any update on your battle with prymnesium parvum?