Unknown growth

[pynakerm]

Can someone assist with what is growing on my circulation pump? It appeared out of no where. Thank you!

 

[Daenion]

Type of bubble algae? Did you add anything new?

 

[shakacuz]

definitely a type of macro algae. no idea if good or bad(invasive). i’ve had it pop up on my wave pumps as well. hydrogen peroxide cleared it right up

 

[pynakerm]

Type of bubble algae? Did you add anything new?

I did. I recently added some GSP

Type of bubble algae? Did you add anything new?

I did. I recently added some GSP, an orange Zoa, and a red head wrasse. None of them are near this pump but I guess that doesn't mean anything. Any suggestions on how to get rid of it? Should I just take the pump out and scrape it off/bleach it? Thank you

 

[Daenion]

I did. I recently added some GSP

I did. I recently added some GSP, an orange Zoa, and a red head wrasse. None of them are near this pump but I guess that doesn't mean anything. Any suggestions on how to get rid of it? Should I just take the pump out and scrape it off/bleach it? Thank you

If it is bubble I would definitely take it out immediately and clean it as thoroughly as you can if that is the only place you can see it.

You don’t want that in your system. One of the more annoying algae types to deal with.

 

[pynakerm]

If it is bubble I would definitely take it out immediately and clean it as thoroughly as you can if that is the only place you can see it.

You don’t want that in your system. One of the more annoying algae types to deal with.

Thank you for your help! I am removing it now.