Hair algae on my Toadstool?

cracker · 01-10-2008, 06:25 PM

I'm embarrassed to admit I don't have the correct terminology. There is a little Ha growing "on" the base & trunk of my toadstool (Sarophyton). Is this a sign that the coral is unhealthy? I've had it for years it has grown the polyps are extended nicely it gets good flow. Overall it looks nice & healthy. I would think It had a way to keep algae from growing on it.

JFK_Jr · 01-10-2008, 07:31 PM

Ewww... when I read the title, dingleberries came to mind...

Is the toadstool attached to rock? Could it be at the base of the rock?

I'd manually remove it, sounds like the toadstool is ok from your description. Try increasing your flow.

cracker · 01-10-2008, 07:53 PM

It's growing on the trunk & it's got a lot of flow the polyps are waving all around. I took a power head to it & tried to gently blow it off but it is on there pretty good. I'll take the necessary steps. I can't think it is natural. Thanks for the reply.

JFK_Jr · 01-10-2008, 07:56 PM

Try a new single edge razor and gently scrape (not cut) off the hair algae. It is best if you do it now before it overtakes any more territory.

cracker · 01-10-2008, 08:31 PM

Yikes! I'm apprehensive about taking a razor to it! I'm afraid to even remove it from the water. I know Y'all hack these corals up but haven't gotten the nerve up yet.

JFK_Jr · 01-10-2008, 08:44 PM

You don't need to cut the toadstool... just scrape it. The blade should be at a 90 degree angle to the toadstool.

01-10-2008, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,717 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hair algae on my Toadstool? I'm embarrassed to admit I don't have the correct terminology. There is a little Ha growing "on" the base & trunk of my toadstool (Sarophyton). Is this a sign that the coral is unhealthy? I've had it for years it has grown the polyps are extended nicely it gets good flow. Overall it looks nice & healthy. I would think It had a way to keep algae from growing on it.

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JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hair algae on my Toadstool? Ewww... when I read the title, dingleberries came to mind... Is the toadstool attached to rock? Could it be at the base of the rock? I'd manually remove it, sounds like the toadstool is ok from your description. Try increasing your flow. __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

01-10-2008, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,717 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hair algae on my Toadstool? It's growing on the trunk & it's got a lot of flow the polyps are waving all around. I took a power head to it & tried to gently blow it off but it is on there pretty good. I'll take the necessary steps. I can't think it is natural. Thanks for the reply.

01-10-2008, 07:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hair algae on my Toadstool? Try a new single edge razor and gently scrape (not cut) off the hair algae. It is best if you do it now before it overtakes any more territory. __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

01-10-2008, 08:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,717 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hair algae on my Toadstool? Yikes! I'm apprehensive about taking a razor to it! I'm afraid to even remove it from the water. I know Y'all hack these corals up but haven't gotten the nerve up yet.

01-10-2008, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hair algae on my Toadstool? You don't need to cut the toadstool... just scrape it. The blade should be at a 90 degree angle to the toadstool. __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

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