Algae identification

[Maggie321]

I have this algae in my tank and I am curious what it is. It's a new tank so I'm not too concerned because it's just part of the maturing process, but I can't seem to find anywhere that has a good list with photos of different algae and ways to combat... any info would be appreciated, TIA!

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[mcgyvr]

cyanobacteria
and maybe a green ogo/gracilaria algae?

combat techniques for all algaes are basically the same.. low nutrient levels..

 

[Maggie321]

cyanobacteria
and maybe a green ogo/gracilaria algae?

combat techniques for all algaes are basically the same.. low nutrient levels..

Yea, the green tubular type was the weird one I couldn't find anything on. I am working on the cyanobacteria, reduced feedings and wc's with cleaning the sand bed. My nitrates and phosphates are at 0 so I'm pretty sure that this stuff is sucking up the nutrients the second they hit the water. I think I'm going to have to get a stiffer bristled brush... and some elbow grease.

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[garygonzales]

maybe cut down on your lighting....how long is your lights on for

 

[Maggie321]

11 hours. I have a black box led with blouse set to 40% and whites set to 20%

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[garygonzales]

maybe cut back on you lighting ..dont need to be on that long...any corals....could also do a black out for 3 to 4 days .....

 

[AlSimmons]

It looks like some type of Ulva IMO.