Algee

[gandolf8]

say how can I get this out of my tank it is like a soft algee.

 

[saltwaterpicaso]

a tang would do it

 

[gandolf8]

I have one in tank

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

looks like Bryopsis.

You have artificial rock backdrop?

 

[gandolf8]

yes a foam rock wall

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

different approach

different approach

when it comes to nuisance algae don't think "how can I get this out of my tank".

Think more along the lines of "how can I prevent this from growing in my tank".

We know what fuels nuisance algae growth. We know what eats it. We know manual removal (also called "harvesting") can help the situation.

Attack the problem using all approaches.

 

[E_rock]

what do you think would be the best choice of animals to eat hair algae, that would be going into a reef tank?

 

[E_rock]

Turbos, Hermits, Emeralds, sea hare, lawn mower blennies,tangs?
Also is there a difference between byropsis and hair algae.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Bryopsis is a type of "hair algae".

so is Derbesia and certain stages of Valonia...

herbivores: my first choices would be snails and certain species of Sea Hares.. Dolabella spp. come to mind.. do a search..

if the aquarium is large enough get a Foxface... and DON'T feed him lots of fishfoods... especially NO FLAKE or silversides