Inverts that eat macro algae

[robitreef]

I have some macroalgae that is growing on the live rock in my nano. I don't mind it, but it is some brown species of macroalgae, that grows really fast. I have been pulling it off the rocks, but I was wondering if there is a fish or invert that prefers macro. My trochus snails don't touch the stuff. I assume a tang or rabbitfish would eat it, but since my tank is only 30 gal, I don't think it would be large enough for those species.


Is there any invertebrate commonly available that will much on maco algaes?

 

[cotter4601]

I've seen my emerald crab eat a bunch of my cheato. I had to put the chunk into my display while I fixed my fuge. I work up the next morning with him on it and half of it gone.

 

[robitreef]

What about the Blue Tuxedo urchins? Will they eat macroalgae?

 

[cotter4601]

I'm not too familiar with them. I know they can eat coraline algae and other film algae so I'm assuming the could.

 

[ReefXpert]

Try Mexican Turbo Snail

 

[650-IS350]

yeah I heard turbo will too.. but not 2 sure..

 

[Sk8r]

The best algae eater I've found that isn't a tang or rabbit, tripneustes gracilis urchin [Foster/Smith]. Eats caulerpa and anything else he can reach.