What kind of algae is this???

[LesPoissons]

Any thoughts as to what is covering my tank? I treated for cyano, did a 25% water change- no change. It looks reddish brown and furry some players and greenish-brown others. I guess it could be GHa? But it’s very short and kind of smushier looking. (Terrible description- sorry) I have 3 types of tangs and 2 rabbit fish and nothing is eating it.
Ca 470
Dkh: 9.6
Mag: 1700
Nitrates: 5
Phos: 0 (Hanna)

 

[Malifry97]

A pic with whites on would be very helpful!

 

[LesPoissons]

Sorry- the whites are on but shows up way more blue on my phone.

 

[LesPoissons]

Also looks greener/yellow or in the picture than it does in real life to me. Maybe my eyes are still adjusting to the blues being off.

 

[RayDRoot]

Green turf algae.

 

[Malifry97]

Some turf algae and also some diatoms.

 

[LesPoissons]

Thanks!! Thoughts on how to get rid of both?

 

[UCF Alum]

Thanks!! Thoughts on how to get rid of both?

New tank?
Have a decent CUC?

 

[LesPoissons]

Oh lord.

 

[bjc451]

It definitely shows up fine without the blues

 

[Scorpius]

Vibrant killed my turf algae along with nutrient control and good overall tank care.

 

[LesPoissons]

I tried Vibrant about 6 months ago bc I had gha that I could not cure. We’re talking a prior year of running super low nutrient, water changes, black outs, h202 scrubs, cuc increase, tangs/urchins/rabbit fish/sea slugs/fuzzy chitons, algae scrubbers, gfo.... omg everything. Vibrant took care if it in about 3 weeks. Then I got red slime. Now I’ve got turf algae and Dino’s. I still have 0 phos and 2.5-5 nitrates and I really don’t want to try it again but the turf is encroaching on the corals. Sigh.

 

[LesPoissons]

I meant diatoms, not Dino’s.

 

[jimb530]

Most urchins will eat about any kind of algae and can be great additions to the tank, from what i have read, i have 1 red tuxedo and he does eat a lot more than i thought he would.

 

[LesPoissons]

I have 3. They do eat it. Verrrry slowly. The fuzzy chitons do too. Even more slowly. It’s a 220g though. I would probably need at least 50 of each to keep it under control but they wouldn’t save the corals. :/

 

[bjc451]

Where do you get your water from

 

[LesPoissons]

Make my own rodi