Turf Algae

[Shaun_in_Cali]

G'day guys,

I have some turf algae developing and want to try and get on top of it quickly.

I have taken measures to address my relatively water parameters (carbon dosing, aggressive skimming, water changes) and am aiming to get to about around 0.05-0.1 phosphate and 2-5 Nitrate.

My questions are:
- will the turf algae reduce naturally with lower nitrate and phosphate (e.g. 0.05 phos / 2-5 Nitrate)
- is there a natural predator that people have had success with (I have a pincushion urchin, 10 hermits, plenty of dwarf Cerith and nerite snails). I have heard some people mention turbo snails or emerald crab?
- I can't remove all of my rocks - is there any harm to brushing with a toothbrush within the tank? (i.e. will this help it spread?).

Cheers,

Shaun

 

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[Jason Truong]

sea hare, hermit crabs, and emerald crabs will do wonders over time