What kind of algae is this?

[cocowizzz]

Hello I'm pretty sure most of this is hair algae. But there is some other fan like algae growing, I just would like to know what that is, and how you would treat it what snails or other helpers would help me out. Any advice helps thank you reefers!!

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Yep, I agree.hair.

Reefcleaners has a good section on algae ID

Clean Up Crew- Assorted Hermits, Blue Legs, Florida Ceriths, Chitons, Turbograzers, Sea Hares, Conchs, Emerald Crabs, Urchins and a few others. It is readily accepted by many herbivores, but because it grows quickly it may persist even in a tank with a fair amount of cleaners.

https://www.reefcleaners.org/nuisance-algae-id-guide

Not really sure where the fan algea you mention is in the pix, maybe Byprosis?

 

[Paul Sands]

The fan like algae looks like bryopsis to me.

 

[Subsea]

Yes, possibly some bryopsis. If, I saw the picture correctly, I suggest you hand weed your leather plug and any other easily removed rock that has those invasive seaweeds. I use a toothbrush dipped in hydrogen peroxide.

Gorgeous green leather.

 

[Subsea]

Yep, I agree.hair.

Reefcleaners has a good section on algae ID

Clean Up Crew- Assorted Hermits, Blue Legs, Florida Ceriths, Chitons, Turbograzers, Sea Hares, Conchs, Emerald Crabs, Urchins and a few others. It is readily accepted by many herbivores, but because it grows quickly it may persist even in a tank with a fair amount of cleaners.

https://www.reefcleaners.org/nuisance-algae-id-guide

Not really sure where the fan algea you mention is in the pix, maybe Byprosis?

Your signature has much wisdom. Karma is a powerful force.

 

[cocowizzz]

Yep, I agree.hair.

Reefcleaners has a good section on algae ID

Clean Up Crew- Assorted Hermits, Blue Legs, Florida Ceriths, Chitons, Turbograzers, Sea Hares, Conchs, Emerald Crabs, Urchins and a few others. It is readily accepted by many herbivores, but because it grows quickly it may persist even in a tank with a fair amount of cleaners.

https://www.reefcleaners.org/nuisance-algae-id-guide

Not really sure where the fan algea you mention is in the pix, maybe Byprosis?

Yes it looks like that!

 

[cocowizzz]

Yes, possibly some bryopsis. If, I saw the picture correctly, I suggest you hand weed your leather plug and any other easily removed rock that has those invasive seaweeds. I use a toothbrush dipped in hydrogen peroxide.

Gorgeous green leather.

How do u use hydrogen peroxide in the tank? And thank you that leather has come a long way!

 

[Subsea]

I use hydrogen peroxide in different ways, both in & out of tank. It is an indiscriminate oxidizer and is often used in swimming pools & Jacuzzi s for algae control.

In tank use eliminates Aptasia as well as algae. My favorite method is a toothbrush dipped in h202 and immediately & vigorously brushed against offending pest, algae or Aptasia. Every 30 seconds redip toothbrush in peroxide. For Aptasia, I sometimes use a needle injecting into soft tissue. Aptasia oxidizes immediately into the water. Depending on volume of offender, this will cloud water for a short time.

Out of tank use is done in two ways depending on circumstances. I often use it as an all purpose dip for coral. Prepare a 10% solution of hydrogen peroxide with tank water and dip for 10 minutes. Depending on sensitivity of coral, I reduce time to 5 minutes. This is collateral damage to all micro inverts including pods & micro starfish.

Note: the same slime coat that protects coral also protects Aptasia. For that reason, the toothbrush is the most effective pest eliminator.