Algae removal from Zoanthids

[Reef dog 29]

I've got a couple of colonies of zoas that have some red slime algae on them and they are closing up as a result. Does anyone know how to remove the algae from them .

 

[Jonahjls]

Rub it off with your finger

 

[Reef dog 29]

:dance: I used a paint brush and it seemed to work well, but only time will tell.

 

[A. Grandis]

It will come back if you don't take care of the system.
Water chemistry, lights, water movement and excess of organics are some of the things to keep in mind. Could be a combination of factors.
You should be able to start the control with partial water changes using a good salt mix and RO/DI water.

Good luck,

Grandis.

 

[Reef dog 29]

Does any one know how to promote them to open back up ? After I manually removed it they are partially open but not all the way

 

[79chopperdr]

I use a turkey blaster to water blast the slime off

 

[Reef dog 29]

There's no more slime but they are still closed almost 24 hours after I removed the algae with the paint brush , should I just wait another day and see what happens?

 

[rworegon]

+1 on the turkey baster. The water doesn't seem to damage them or **** them off for too long.

 

[A. Grandis]

There's no more slime but they are still closed almost 24 hours after I removed the algae with the paint brush , should I just wait another day and see what happens?

They could be hurt because of the brushing.
Best thing to do is to solve the problem, not keeping brushing them.
Good luck!
Grandis.