Algae ID. Bryopsis??

IamELMO · 10-24-2009, 05:59 AM

So I'm monitoring my tank through the cycle phase and have hit the algae phase. I spotted this and was wondering, a/ what is it and b/ do I need to remove the rock, scrub the hell out of it, microwave it, boil it, scrub it, and put it back? I know there will be an algae problem for a little while but would like to minimise the damage

Feathery green strands (Bryopsis??)

Little green tuft - at the moment is bright green and wavy

BigJay · 10-24-2009, 11:36 AM

the top photo does indeed appear to be bryopsis

lcstorc · 10-24-2009, 11:42 AM

I would wait for more IDs but if it is Byropsis then yes you will want to remove, scrub, microwave, whatever. It is really hard to kill. Remember though, this will kill the live rock and you will be left with base rock. In a new tank with all of it's algae cycles, I would hesitate on the ID.
I'll send a PM to John and Boomer and see what they think.
I tend to trust Jay but would like to see more answers.

IamELMO · 10-24-2009, 12:15 PM

Just a thought. As the tank is empty (and still cycling) could I cover it so it's completely dark for say a week or so. Would that work?

redsea reefer · 10-24-2009, 12:39 PM

I say Feather Caulerpa or Bryopsis on first pic and second one looks like HA.

Boomer · 10-24-2009, 02:35 PM

Those pics are just to far away for a real ID. The first one does looks like Byro, as its feathery appearance is quite thin and delicate, with well spaced "branchlets". The second one more than likely is one of the green "turf " algaes like Cladophora or Derbesia.

cbrownfish · 10-24-2009, 03:32 PM

Taking major action over a few sprigs of algae is over reacting IMO. Just be patient and be sure that you maintain good husbandry practices and work toward strategies for nutrient export (PO4, NO3).

IamELMO · 10-24-2009, 11:01 PM

It's only a few sprigs in that photos. I want to get rid of it before it becomes a problem

lcstorc · 10-25-2009, 03:16 PM

Byropsis is pretty tough to get rid of, so I would watch it closely.
During the cycle it is likely to grow and then we can get a more positive ID.

johnmaloney · 10-27-2009, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJay

the top photo does indeed appear to be bryopsis

+1

10-24-2009, 05:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
IamELMO Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Auckland, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 76 View Gallery Karma Komment	Algae ID. Bryopsis?? So I'm monitoring my tank through the cycle phase and have hit the algae phase. I spotted this and was wondering, a/ what is it and b/ do I need to remove the rock, scrub the hell out of it, microwave it, boil it, scrub it, and put it back? I know there will be an algae problem for a little while but would like to minimise the damage Feathery green strands (Bryopsis??) Little green tuft - at the moment is bright green and wavy __________________ I'm not scared of cheese

10-24-2009, 11:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
BigJay Golden Moray Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,557 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Algae ID. Bryopsis?? the top photo does indeed appear to be bryopsis __________________ Reefing off and on since '92 BigJay's Oceanic 90g bowfront chronicle See my pyrex products and target feeders here

10-24-2009, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,437 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Algae ID. Bryopsis?? I would wait for more IDs but if it is Byropsis then yes you will want to remove, scrub, microwave, whatever. It is really hard to kill. Remember though, this will kill the live rock and you will be left with base rock. In a new tank with all of it's algae cycles, I would hesitate on the ID. I'll send a PM to John and Boomer and see what they think. I tend to trust Jay but would like to see more answers. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

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IamELMO Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Auckland, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 76 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Algae ID. Bryopsis?? Just a thought. As the tank is empty (and still cycling) could I cover it so it's completely dark for say a week or so. Would that work? __________________ I'm not scared of cheese

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Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,609 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Algae ID. Bryopsis?? Those pics are just to far away for a real ID. The first one does looks like Byro, as its feathery appearance is quite thin and delicate, with well spaced "branchlets". The second one more than likely is one of the green "turf " algaes like Cladophora or Derbesia. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

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cbrownfish Reef Lobster Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,633 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Algae ID. Bryopsis?? Taking major action over a few sprigs of algae is over reacting IMO. Just be patient and be sure that you maintain good husbandry practices and work toward strategies for nutrient export (PO4, NO3). __________________ *Confucius Say: "best way to save face, is to keep lower part of face shut".* CURRENT SET UP -- 90 gallon display, 30 gallon refugium, 6 gallon pod breeder, 100 gallon sump (complete with frag rack), 2X250 MH 14K DE HQI, Vortech MP40w and Koralia #4 for flow, 2X Tunze 9010 Skimmers, Sequence Dart return, 2X Ranco Controllers w/Titanium Heaters, 150 lb LR (90 in display, 60 in sump), 5" DSB, Mixed reef - Softies, LPS, SPS, Clams.

10-24-2009, 11:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
IamELMO Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Auckland, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 76 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Algae ID. Bryopsis?? It's only a few sprigs in that photos. I want to get rid of it before it becomes a problem __________________ I'm not scared of cheese

10-25-2009, 03:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,437 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Algae ID. Bryopsis?? Byropsis is pretty tough to get rid of, so I would watch it closely. During the cycle it is likely to grow and then we can get a more positive ID. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

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