What is this and how do I get rid of it??

[ChuckNasty]

Long time, no post, guys! Like the title says, Im guessing this is some type of algae, but how do I rid myself of it?

 

[jrr98002]

Looks like it's typical GHA. I don't think it's bryopsis. CUC and keep your nitrates and phosphates 0 is all you can really do. You might need GFO if your phosphates are showing non-zero.

 

[chimmike]

looks too broad-leafed, if you will, to be GHA. Looks like algae, but not GHA

 

[Sapelo]

I agree with Mike, if it's GHA it's not like any I have ever seen...

 

[ChuckNasty]

Thats what I thought Sapelo... I have no Idea what this stringy stuff is... I just purchased a tuxedo urchin, and a small emerald crab to see if that will help.

 

[Shaummy]

Manual removal (as much as possible) and keeping an eye on your water quality. Likely Phosphates are feeding it, so GFO can help with that.

Possibly cut back on feeding a bit if that doesn't help.

 

[chimmike]

that looks like algae i'd put in a refugium

 

[lpsouth1978]

It looks like grape cauluerpa(sp?) to me, it just hasn't grown the "grapes" yet. Do you have cauleurpa in your sump?

I think that manual removal is your best bet along with finding what ever is feeding it and eliminating it.