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01/21/2018, 01:37 AM
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Identify algae?
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I have this algae in my tank, but I cannot identify what it is? Also what would be the best way to get rid of it |
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01/21/2018, 01:43 AM
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GHA, how is your parameters?
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01/21/2018, 08:22 AM
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The picture isn't the best but from here I see a "Fern like structure" to it which may indicate a bryopsis algae vs just regular green hair algae..
Are you testing nitrates and phosphate levels in your tank? If so what are they? Algae is fueled by light and nutrients (nitrates/phosphates).. Excessive nutrient levels from overfeeding/lack of sufficient maintenance,etc... along with light can certainly fuel algae issues.. There are many ways to treat it depending on the specifics of the tank.. Fish only? How long has it been setup? what are your nutrient levels?,etc... With sufficient information about your system a proper recommendation for treatment can be given..
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01/21/2018, 12:41 PM
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Hopefully this is a better photo
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01/21/2018, 12:48 PM
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Caulerpa verticillata perhaps? Whatever it is though the remedy is probably the same. The link below might help.
https://www.reefcleaners.org/nuisance-algae-id-guide Last edited by AlSimmons; 01/21/2018 at 12:53 PM. |
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01/21/2018, 12:49 PM
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The tank is 3.5 months old. All levels are zero and have been for a while.there are fish in it now, but obviously cycled the tank, and fish not been in there long. The light is on for roughly 6hrs a day. I’ve started using a UV light the rest of the time, which appears to bleach it until light is back on.
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01/21/2018, 01:23 PM
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Yup definitely Caulerpa verticillata. Thanks! What would be the best way to remove it?
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01/21/2018, 02:19 PM
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here are a few ways... -remove a few rocks at a time and put into 50% old tank water/50% hydrogen peroxide and soak/scrub for 10-15 minutes.. Do that each weekend until problem is solved.. Don't do too many at one time to avoid killing off too much bacteria in the tank.. -or just wait it out and hope your clean up crew takes care of it.. Algae problems should be expected on new/newish tanks.. -turn off lights for a couple weeks.. fish don't need light.. algae does.. algae will die out.. -fluconazole treatment..
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01/21/2018, 07:59 PM
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Brilliant thanks
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