What is this stuff on my Zoa ?

[finley]

Just wondered what this was and if it was bad or anything to worry about ?

 

[I never finish anythi]

Looks like bryposis to me

 

[finley]

Looks like bryposis to me

Is that good or bad ?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

there is also algae growing directly on the zoa's, they're turning green, thats very unusual. Do you have enough flow in the tank?

 

[finley]

there is also algae growing directly on the zoa's, they're turning green, thats very unusual. Do you have enough flow in the tank?

I’m pretty sure there is enough flow, could you screenshot the picture and circle the algae ?

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

I’m pretty sure there is enough flow, could you screenshot the picture and circle the algae ?

Yeah, the zoas are looking pretty unhealthy here - the green-colored parts of the zoas visible in the pic are parts where the algae is growing on the zoas: the two polyps in the bottom left show quite a bit of green and show this pretty well.

 

[finley]

Yeah, the zoas are looking pretty unhealthy here - the green-colored parts of the zoas visible in the pic are parts where the algae is growing on the zoas: the two polyps in the bottom left show quite a bit of green and show this pretty well.

Yeh those two aren’t opening, only been in tank for a few days so must have come like this from LFS, what should I do ?

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Yeh those two aren’t opening, only been in tank for a few days so must have come like this from LFS, what should I do ?

I'll defer to the more experienced reefers here on the board for specifics, but I'd assume you'll need to check the flow and lighting/placement of the zoas.

 

[finley]

Yeah, the zoas are looking pretty unhealthy here - the green-colored parts of the zoas visible in the pic are parts where the algae is growing on the zoas: the two polyps in the bottom left show quite a bit of green and show this pretty well.

Should I brush them with tooth brush ?

 

[kevgib67]

Looks like bryposis to me

I agree, that algae has the fern like appearance.

 

[finley]

I agree, that algae has the fern like appearance.

How do I get rid of it ?

 

[danimal1211]

Peroxide dip for five minutes following these guidelines should get rid of it.

Peroxide dipping guidelines (for corals)

A while back Justin Credabel published this chart detailing the concentration of hydrogen peroxide appropriate for dipping various genera of corals. I've used these guidelines myself a few times to remove algae from coral frags and it's been quite effective. Justin Credabel's hydrogen...

humble.fish

 

[kevgib67]

How do I get rid of it ?

Reef Flux worked for me.

 

[finley]

Reef Flux worked for me.

Is it something I need to act on instantly or does it not overly matter ?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

The hydrogen peroxide will also get rid of the algae growing on the zoa's, and it won't hurt the zoa's.

 

[finley]

The hydrogen peroxide will also get rid of the algae growing on the zoa's, and it won't hurt the zoa's.

Is it just called hydrogen peroxide or would recommend a specific one ?

 

[kevgib67]

Is it something I need to act on instantly or does it not overly matter ?

I don’t think it overly matters except your zoas seem irritated. I wouldn’t wait a month.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Is it just called hydrogen peroxide or would recommend a specific one ?

I just used hydrogen peroxide from the pharmacy.

 

[kevgib67]

Is it just called hydrogen peroxide or would recommend a specific one ?

You'll want 3%

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Yeah, the zoas are looking pretty unhealthy here - the green-colored parts of the zoas visible in the pic are parts where the algae is growing on the zoas: the two polyps in the bottom left show quite a bit of green and show this pretty well.

Agree, but also wonder how this is happening since algae doesn't usually grow on tissue...?