Lobophora Algae

[zt444a]

I have a bit of this growing in my reef tank and I'd like to know of any suggestions for critters that will eat this algae, either fish or inverts.

 

[graveyardworm]

From what I've read Naso Tang will eat it, but your tank is is on the small side for one of these, and also I believe urchins have been mentioned as herbivore that may eat it as well.

 

[graveyardworm]

Here's a link. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=810891&highlight=lobophora

 

[Samala]

We have had several instances where someone had Lobophora and mentioned that certain varieties of tangs and rabbitfish may nibble at it. The Naso is certainly worth a try if you can borrow one from a friend for awhile. I'm not sure your system is large enough for one long term. Then again, I'm no tang expert.

>Sarah

 

[zt444a]

Sorry all, I updated my profile. When I moved to a larger tank, I did not even realize that I didn't update.

Anyhow the Lobophora came as a hitch hiker on some rock I got. I will look for a Naso, and it will be an excuse for me to upgrade in a year or so... don't tell the wife I said that!

Anything else?