Algae Taken Over Tank
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Triterium
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Looks like Caulerpa sp. to me. It can be particularly difficult to get rid of since it attaches so strongly to the rocks, but im sure you're already aware of that 
What size of tank is it? Perhaps you could find a tang or some other fish or invert that would eat it. Sailfin tang maybe??? Ive heard they are good algae eaters.
What size of tank is it? Perhaps you could find a tang or some other fish or invert that would eat it. Sailfin tang maybe??? Ive heard they are good algae eaters.
Hello,
These are the things I've tried:
-Low bioload, only a few small fish in my 300+ gal system
-regular water changes, 20% per week for 2 months.
-regular (daily) pruning, plucking from rocks.
-sailfin tangs won't touch the stuff, astreas, margaritas won't touch the stuff
-used IO salt with RO/DI water, lately using Oceanic
-increased water flow
-kalkwaisser reactor, in an attempt to use up all phosphates
-most resantly, Zeovit, currently onto my 4th month.
The only thing I haven't tried is cook the rock, but with many attached corals, it would be a nightmare.
If someone can ID it, and recommend a critter that would eat this stuff, I'm willing to give it a try.
Terrance
These are the things I've tried:
-Low bioload, only a few small fish in my 300+ gal system
-regular water changes, 20% per week for 2 months.
-regular (daily) pruning, plucking from rocks.
-sailfin tangs won't touch the stuff, astreas, margaritas won't touch the stuff
-used IO salt with RO/DI water, lately using Oceanic
-increased water flow
-kalkwaisser reactor, in an attempt to use up all phosphates
-most resantly, Zeovit, currently onto my 4th month.
The only thing I haven't tried is cook the rock, but with many attached corals, it would be a nightmare.
If someone can ID it, and recommend a critter that would eat this stuff, I'm willing to give it a try.
Terrance
GTR
Active member
I had the what I think is the same as what you show.
Is it very brittle and an almost sharp feeling? It seems to attach differently than other Caulerpa sp and not send out roots like most of them do.
I've been using ZEOvit since 7-2004 and most of it's gone or at least it's no longer a pest.
SteveU
Is it very brittle and an almost sharp feeling? It seems to attach differently than other Caulerpa sp and not send out roots like most of them do.
I've been using ZEOvit since 7-2004 and most of it's gone or at least it's no longer a pest.
SteveU
I know in the other thread the one guy tried the Doliatus Rabbitfish and it took care of his type of red algea. I have been considering trying one to see if it would eat this type of algea as well.
You said you were open to suggestions. Try the doliatus and let me know how it goes. I know that marine depot sells them, and so does reefer maddness http://www.reefermadness.us/RMD-Siganus doliatusFJ.htm although marine depot sells them for much cheaper.
You said you were open to suggestions. Try the doliatus and let me know how it goes. I know that marine depot sells them, and so does reefer maddness http://www.reefermadness.us/RMD-Siganus doliatusFJ.htm although marine depot sells them for much cheaper.
jennifer24
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i have something like this in my fuge, i got it from a local guy, my mexican turbos love it, i put a small amount in my display once in a while for them to munch on 
jennifer
jenniferThis is not intended to be mean, but how can you say an algea is good when it literally has taken over a tank with no way to perminantly get rid of it. Yes I agree that it can be good for nutrient export but when it takes over like it has and is choking out corals and other desired life, then its negitive aspects by far out weigh its positive aspects.
As far as a hippo tang, maybe Ill try that one next.
As far as my doliatus, so far it is exactly like the last foxface I had. It eats only softer algea (including grape calurpa) but wont touch the red stuff. I will probably give it another week or two and then I am going to take it back and try something else.
As far as a hippo tang, maybe Ill try that one next.
As far as my doliatus, so far it is exactly like the last foxface I had. It eats only softer algea (including grape calurpa) but wont touch the red stuff. I will probably give it another week or two and then I am going to take it back and try something else.
