Identification and solution. Bryopsis? Cladophorosis? Something else?

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Hi R2R Team,

I've been battling a nuisance algae for a little bit now. I initially thought it was bryopsis but have tried fluconazole with no luck. I have tried manual removal which will remove the amount initially but always comes back. I have also implemented reduced feeding by reducing total food given as well as switching feeding to every other day.

It's on a rock with zoas so can't just remove it from the tank... Would appreciate it if anyone could help identify and maybe provide some possible solutions? The tank currently has a tomini tank and a heap of turbo and 2 trochus as CUC.

Whatever it is, it kind of reminds me of java moss that you see in freshwater tanks. Thanks in advance!

 

[Fishfreak2009]

Not sure what type of algae, but an urchin will eat it. My longspines eat every type of algae, even bryopsis. They completely stripped my tank clean in about 2 weeks time, and I pull bryopsis and caulerpa from the sump to feed them now nightly.

 

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Not sure what type of algae, but an urchin will eat it. My longspines eat every type of algae, even bryopsis. They completely stripped my tank clean in about 2 weeks time, and I pull bryopsis and caulerpa from the sump to feed them now nightly.

thanks, I've been thinking about getting one so might look into it!