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Bo2022
Community Member
Some said it’s hair algae suggesting to replace the plug. However for zoas it’s hard to replace plug for me as newbie. Is there any options any thing that eats this algae?
It’s impossible to change the plug, it appears to be in  multiple zoa plug and some on the rocks, so it’s basically everywhere. My water parameters are po4=0.01 no3=0. Nothing wrong with the water itself. I upgraded my tank last month and this algae just starts to grow itself have no idea where it’s coming from.
It’s impossible to change the plug, it appears to be in  multiple zoa plug and some on the rocks, so it’s basically everywhere. My water parameters are po4=0.01 no3=0. Nothing wrong with the water itself. I upgraded my tank last month and this algae just starts to grow itself have no idea where it’s coming from.
sesbalders
Active Member
I had that for a long while, didn’t do my Zoa colony much good. I used razor to fairly good effect and increased flow in the area.
Good luck
Good luck
workhz
Valuable Member
Not really an emergency but if hair algae wouldn’t a hydrogen peroxide dip help? Search for that. Diluted peroxide for 20-30 seconds or more is what I’ve read and done myself. As with all zoas probably a good idea for gloves and eye protection when handling.
workhz
Valuable Member
Do a search, there's plenty of discussion about hydrogen peroxide and zoa frags. The rocks will probably take some time if it's hair algae (with the usual culprits of nutrients and light). A quick search makes think that it's maybe Cladophoropsis but someone more knowledgeable can confirm as it doesn't look green but could be the light. Tweeze them out over time and try different snails?
sesbalders
Active Member
Trouble I found was the snails crabs etc that normally eat it in my case, basically ate most of it except the stuff in and around my frags. Plus it only takes the top off and comes back almost straight away. I’d definitely say go with a treatment, but I will leave what type over to the experts
