Turf Algae - Natural Predators?

[joe-ejs]

Hello,

I have a few patches of TURF algae in my tank that I cant seem to get rid of. I believe I have resolved the root cause of it, but still need to get rid of it, in addition to manual removal, as some if it I just can't get to.

What are some options that I could add to the tank to help eat it, if any?

Thanks and Happy New Year !!

 

[Bucs20fan]

Hello,

I have a few patches of TURF algae in my tank that I cant seem to get rid of. I believe I have resolved the root cause of it, but still need to get rid of it, in addition to manual removal, as some if it I just can't get to.

What are some options that I could add to the tank to help eat it, if any?

Thanks and Happy New Year !!

You are the predator lol. Urchins like to much on it, but they cant get it everwhere. Control growth and manual removal with some help from urchins is what helped me the most. Snails wont eat it when it grows to long.

 

[Jekyl]

Live phyto

 

[lion king]

While not 100% I have had turbo snails clean it up.

 

[Bucs20fan]

While not 100% I have had turbo snails clean it up.

Lucky. I have three ridiculously large bulldozers that prefer to go around it.

 

[joe-ejs]

Live phyto

How would like Phyto help?

 

[MrGisonni]

I bought a nice plant clipping set online. I use the scissors and tongs to keep my turf under control. I am also growing a bit of gracilaria and caulerpa prolifera in my display and they out competed it.