Turf Algea

[Dave3112]

I have a few patches of turf algea popping up in my LPS/Softie tank, does anyone know of a fish or other natural predator of this stuff. I happened to stop in my LFS today and pick up some food and stuff and they said that a tang wouldn't touch it. They are usually pretty knowledgeable about that stuff. But I wanted some of your thoughts before I tried to get rid of this stuff. BTW I have a couple of pretty aggressive damsels in there so if there is a fish it has to be able to hold his own!

 

[Eggs]

I have some in my FOWLR, and my Vlamingii Tang nor two Rabbitfish will eat it.
Mexican Turbo Snail maybe? I had one in my reef that did a good job but it eventually got too big and started to knock things over.

 

[Dave3112]

I will have to give one a try. I don't have much rockwork in there so big is not a problem.

 

[FuzzyStickCollector]

I just got some Mexican Turbo's the other day because I read they ate it. It has only been about 3-4 days, but they do seem to be eating it.

 

[subielover]

Can you take a picture of the algae in question?

 

[Ike]

Turf algae could mean hundreds of different things, a better description or photo would help greatly.

 

[Dave3112]

Sorry I neglected to look at this thread. I will post a pic in just a few..............

 

[JR's Reef]

Sorry I neglected to look at this thread. I will post a pic in just a few..............

slacker:tongue:

 

[Dave3112]

OK here they are.

I'm talking about the small dark green "clumps" of algea. I know there is some Hair algea in there too. Is it turf?

 

[Breakin Newz]

Try a urchin!

 

[Dave3112]

That was my thought too. I have been wanting a long spine and I think it would fit well in this tank. Not much rockwork to knock over. Thanks!

 

[aquariumclown]

If you don't have any sps, long spine black urchins are the way to go, they will eat most kinds of algae.

 

[Dave3112]

I only have a couple of monti caps in that tank. Its mainly zoas/palys and LPS.

 

[Frank]

I have that growing in my overflow box to my skimmer, I pull it off and my nazo devowers it.

 

[650-IS350]

good luck
ReefCleaners.org | Clean Up Crews and Macro Algae - Nuisance Algae ID Guide

 

[Eggs]

I like ReefCleaners and their guide is helpful, but their suggestions only include items they sell.