Bryopsis

[richg315]

Hello all,
I am currently battling a nasty case of Bryopsis in my 40 breeder and was looking for any advice/experiences anyone had with this nasty stuff. First, i was able to positively identify this stuff. Second, it seems like the only thing that worked for people was dosing Kent Tech M magnesium. So, currently i am dosing a heavy amount of tech m to try and rid my tank. Ive read that the levels should be at and stay at around 1800 for this process to work. Any other experiences? This is my last stand before i break my tank down and take a break from the hobby. What i love most about this hobby is troubleshooting problems like this and finding a solution but Ive had more problems than good experiences since upgrading tanks. I look forward to hearing about everyones experiences with what ive found to be the worst type of algae. Have a good weekend everyone!!!
Rich

 

[tmz]

Keep PO4 very low under .05ppm and rip it out from time to time.

 

[Capt_Cully]

Don't give up. Tech M is a great cure. From what I remember levels at 1500 or so will take care of it. Some dosed it directly at the algae itself. Personally, I manually pruned it for a while. Once the tank matured and steps to reduce phosphates and nitrates were taken, it helped, without the use of tech m. It was a long phase, but ended up being self limiting.

I'd say you're on the right track. Check for phosphates, nitrates, old lighting, TDS increases in RO, etc.

Hang in there.

 

[tmz]

It can take a while with low PO4 water(weeks to months) since some may leach from the rocks and substrate. Bryopsis in particular may take up organic phosphate too which makes it harder to eradicate than some of the other nuisance algaes.Nothing seems to like to eat it either. Personally., I'm skeptical of the tech m approach.

 

[teamdulski]

I have had more success with gfo than tech m. Tech m works for a little while but if you don't get all of it it comes back with avengence, plus it bleached palys.

 

[richg315]

Thanks guys i truly appreciate the advice/input. Gonna try the Tech M first and see if i can beat it if not on to the next solution. Have a good weekend!!!
Rich

 

[tmz]

Good luck. Let us know how it turns out.