"The Package" and....Bryopsis?

[Chuck H.]

I don't know where it comes from or how it has practically managed to destroy three of my aquariums (1 in the past and my 2 current tanks) but my Bryopsis problem is driving me nuts. Is it possible the Pacific in origin LR I've used in the tanks could be the culprit with Bryopsis spores hiding in the nooks and crannies? Is anyone aware of a tank with Florida aquacultured LR that has succumbed to a Bryopsis outbreak?

I'm considering scrapping my Nanocube and starting from scratch with "The Package". My 65 only has 1 Undulate Trigger and if I keep the long strands pruned, the algae actually looks nice (green is my favorite color!) but it is just not suitable for a reef. Comments would be appreciated....oh yeah, I've tried the Tech-M, hasn't worked for me.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

have you tried raising your mag to get rid of bryopsis? I'll look for the thread and post it when I find it.

 

[noahm]

You will pretty much get Bryopsis with the right conditions in any marine tank regardless of LR source. An urchin will pretty much wipe it out, but will pick up frags, snails etc and move them around. Most people, I believe, feed far too much and bring it on that way. It takes an incredibly small amount of food to keep things happy and healthy. Try cutting back feeding, good flow, good skimmer, and possibly vodka dosing if you read the whole Vodka thread first (do not attempt without reading the instructions carefully).

good luck