Hairy algae...what to do?

allendehl · 10/22/2017, 09:18 PM

Hello guys,

I have this hairy white transparent algae growing from a couple of spots on my live rock.
Any idea of what it is and how to deal with it?

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outy · 10/22/2017, 10:41 PM

On a new tank its nothing to worry about, keep an eye on it and make sure water parameters stay in check.

Might use a brush and get it off and clean up excess with a fine net.

timnem70 · 10/24/2017, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by allendehl

Hello guys,

I have this hairy white transparent algae growing from a couple of spots on my live rock.
Any idea of what it is and how to deal with it?

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Thats not live rock. Also. Just wait it out. That system looks brand new. It will work itself out with good husbandry, including using RODI and not adding anything to that thing until a few months in.

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allendehl · 10/24/2017, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by timnem70

Thats not live rock. Also. Just wait it out. That system looks brand new. It will work itself out with good husbandry, including using RODI and not adding anything to that thing until a few months in.

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You're correct. I meant to say dry rock. It should be getting some live though

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mcgyvr · 10/24/2017, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by allendehl

You're correct. I meant to say dry rock. It should be getting some live though

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It most certainly is live rock now...

Is it being colonized by bacteria.. Highly likely to one degree or another.. Thus its live rock..

timnem70 · 10/24/2017, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

It most certainly is live rock now...

Is it being colonized by bacteria.. Highly likely to one degree or another.. Thus its live rock..

So true.

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drysea · 10/24/2017, 09:42 PM

You should take a picture every week at the same angle it will be cool to watch it go from white to purple with all the mini blooms along the way.

allendehl · 10/25/2017, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by drysea

You should take a picture every week at the same angle it will be cool to watch it go from white to purple with all the mini blooms along the way.

nice idea

10/22/2017, 09:18 PM	#1
allendehl Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 692	Hairy algae...what to do? Hello guys, I have this hairy white transparent algae growing from a couple of spots on my live rock. Any idea of what it is and how to deal with it? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk __________________ [Newbie here so please take my opinions carefully] Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 350 (72G) \| Jebao DCT 4000 (1056 GPH Max) \| Reef Octopus 152-S \| 2 X Jebao PP8 (2100 GPH Max)

10/22/2017, 10:41 PM	#2
outy Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: auburn CA Posts: 4,021	On a new tank its nothing to worry about, keep an eye on it and make sure water parameters stay in check. Might use a brush and get it off and clean up excess with a fine net.

10/24/2017, 09:42 PM	#7
drysea Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: marshfield Posts: 22	You should take a picture every week at the same angle it will be cool to watch it go from white to purple with all the mini blooms along the way.