Ugly stage algae

[kammycat2002]

Does anyone know what type of algae this is? Currently battling ugly stage.

 

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Does it disappear after lights go out and then return again when they come back on?

 

[kammycat2002]

It seems consistent. I haven’t tried leaving the lights off for a couple days. I’ve been considering it though. It doesn’t really grow where there is little light or in shades areas.

 

[OctaviusBrine]

Some pods from @Reef By Steele should help just sayin.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

It looks like the very start of regular green algae, it will get worse

 

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I agree with both @OctaviusBrine lol and @Mr. Mojo Rising. Adding pods and dosing live phyto plankton are a really great way to combat nuisance algae as the pods eat it down to the roots and the phyto consumes nutrients thus competing with the algae.

Since it doesn’t “disappear” during the night it is unlikely to be blue/green cyan so is most likely the start of GHA. I see an urchin in the picture, unsure if you additional CUC (Clean Up Crew) but draws cerith snails also get into smaller areas.

If you’re looking for pods, we are doing a Black Friday promo offering 50% more pods right now. Or normal amount is packed so these will be even better. I don’t generally ask so direct but since one of our customers shouted out thought I would mention the bonus.

 

[jason2459]

Doesn't look ugly to me. Get lots of herbivore/omnivores. Do regular maintenance. Enjoy