tonyz Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Hey guys still new to the hobby and with my 30g nano figuring things out. I just started getting the crop up of algae on and around my palys and Zoas and seems to be smothering them. I tried to pick off as much as possible but still keeps growing. My current clean crew is lawnmower, 3 emerald crabs, and 4-6 snails.. No turbos. Nothing seems to be eating this stuff please help.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viet'spride70 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 cant tell for sure if that's bryopsis in ur pic, I would say it is since nothing want to eat that ( that's my 2 cent). try to bring up magnesium level SLOWLY with kent mag liquid to 1500-1600ppm in ~2weeks time frame, that would kill it. also need a good mag test kit to monitor ur dosing... good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lamont Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 maybe get a small yellow tang. hair algae does not stand a chance in my tank with my tang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjohn Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 If possible, add phosguard or rowaphos to your filter. Remove the phosphorus and the algae dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 How old is your tank? Manual removal, frequent water changes, gfo/rowaphos/phosguard will help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Hi Tonyz, welcome to the club! Three quick observations: 1) I don't think its bryopsis, though if it is, Vietspride's regiment should take care of it. 2) If it is hair algae, contrary to Lamont's experience, most yellow tangs really don't eat it. They may pick at it and dislodge it though, so that may be helpful at least. Lamont is just probably one of the lucky one's that has a yellow tang that will eat hair algae. I wouldn't recommend a yellow tang for that size tank anyways, unless you plan to move it into a larger tank as it grows. Kole tang may be doable. 3) Your zoas would not be melting just because of the hair algae, and by the look of your duncans, some parameter in your tank is off. If I had to guess, I'd look into alkalinity, nitrates, or phosphates. You can get tests at any of the local fish stores (LFS) or online. I have had great experiences with the Red Sea kits. If you're serious about reefkeeping, I'd seriously look into regular testing of your water. My favorite test kit for phosphate and alk are the Hanna Meters as I hate color strips. Most LFS will test the water for free for you for phosphates and nitrates, but not all do alk. If I had to pinpoint a parameter, I would guess phosphates are your trouble. RJohn has a good recommendation of setting up and using some type of phosphate removal media. If you tell us more about your system, we may be able to recommend a complimentary phosphate removal system that would work best for you. Hope that at least helps you get started. Again, welcome to the club and don't hesitate to ask questions! -Ty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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