Maroon Polyps - How to Control/Remove?

Khazmodain

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I have some nuisance micro polyp that I want gone or controlled. Manual removal is not possible (it's all over in a 400g tank that's 36" tall). They are really small and maroonish in color. You can see them growing on the rocks, on my green acro, and spreading between utter chaos zoas. A biological control would be great if anyone has any ideas... I don't care if I lose all zoas in the process.. my only concern is SPS.

Biological options would have to be able to cohabitate with a large emperor angel, a mean 6" powder blue tang, and a trio of yellow tangs. There are other fish in the tank, but those are the meanies.

If there aren't other options, I believe Fluke tabs should work but I'm holding that out as a last resort.
 

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Wow, you are not exaggerating!
Any chance you can take a macro pic using a reg digital camera for a really good closeup?
Most cells take crappy reef macros especially under any leds if applicable.
Nice corals by the way, i can see why the concern, im very curious to see just what that is infesting your DT bud.
 
Ugh, clove polyps. They are nearly impossible to eradicate and, as you've experienced, they spawn and spread quite easily in our aquariums. I'm unaware of a method to destroy them other than replacing the rocks.
 
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