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Unread 05/12/2019, 08:09 PM   #1
kendrid
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Unknown algae, ID please

The pump on my reactors failed and I didn't notice so my nitrate went from 5 to 25. I don't know phosphate yet as I need a new test kit.

This algae is hard and will not scrub off with a toothbrush. Up close it looks like tiny threads/hairs.

The tank is 125 gallons with a 55 gallon sump. It is 4 years old. Any help identifying this and how to remove it would be appreciated. Obviously getting my reactors back up and running is priority #1.








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Unread 05/13/2019, 11:37 AM   #2
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Sounds like red turf algae. I hate that stuff. Blue tux urchin helped control it for me


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Unread 05/13/2019, 12:56 PM   #3
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Sounds like red turf algae. I hate that stuff. Blue tux urchin helped control it for me


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Thanks, I have a tuxedo urchin, it just needs to find it.


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Unread 05/16/2019, 03:15 PM   #4
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Gosh, I hope it's not Gelidium! Take care of it immediately because it's nightmare to get rid of. At first I thought it looked cool but after a while it took over and covered just about every rock I had and had to start over with new rock!😡


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