Turf algea removal

[The griz]

So I'm having a bit of a turf algae issue. It's not in plague proportions, but none the less it has to go. This is a coral tank so I need a reef safe solution. Removing and scrubbing rock is a no go as well, I have about 140 lbs of rock, but the rock consists of 5 large pieces, all of which are covered with attached corals, and 3 smaller rocks, which also have attached coral.

 

[Ladysaber]

Foxface and tangs. These are my go-to solutions for algae removal.

 

[The griz]

I have a scopas, and had a foxface, neither touch it

 

[The griz]

Also should add that it's an 80 rimless so another tang isn't an option. Added 2 mollies a week ago as well, they aren't touching it. Tried turbos as well, same result

 

[Tahoe61]

I have never had a member of the CUC eat it. I have taken epoxy and flattened it out like a pancake, applied it to areas and left in place for a week or more, that will not be a practical method if you have a lot though.

John at Reefcleaners has some recommendations on his site though:

Reef Cleaners

 

[Reefing Madness]

Sea Urchin
Sea Hare
Emerald Crab

 

[Ladysaber]

Urchins are good, but they do love to destroy scapes.. Lol. My tuxedo is currently carrying around a frag of Darth Mauls and I'm just too lazy to stick my arm in the tank to get it off. Lol

 

[Reefing Madness]

Yea true, they will munch up that stuff, but are way worse than Turbo Snails as far as destruction.

 

[The griz]

May try a seahare. Not a fan of urchins

 

[The griz]

Well, I put a seahare in today. Set it right on top of the turf, I swear it actually turned and gave me the "what is this crap look"...

 

[Reefing Madness]

ROFL. He get to work after a bit did he though?

 

[The griz]

Honestly it doesn't appear so. It's only been 12 hours or so since I put it in so I will check in the morning to see if there is any change.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Strange. Yea, give him a bit, they usually wipe it up in no time.

 

[The griz]

Strange. Yea, give him a bit, they usually wipe it up in no time.

Still no change

 

[Reefing Madness]

Is he eating and moving at all? Doesnt sound good.

 

[HiddenUser]

Foxface or Emerald Crabs...My Tangs won't touch the stuff.

 

[The griz]

Foxface or Emerald Crabs...My Tangs won't touch the stuff.

Already tried a foxface, didn't touch it. Have 4 emeralds in there as well

 

[The griz]

Is he eating and moving at all? Doesnt sound good.

He was moving around, but not eating. Put it in my qt, there's a rock with some hair algae in there. Mowed that over

 

[Reefing Madness]

Oh jeez, you got a picky one, you have got to be kidding me...thats just crazy.

 

[The griz]

Oh jeez, you got a picky one, you have got to be kidding me...thats just crazy.

Yeah, a little frustrating. Hoping the HA will kick start the little guy