Uslanja
Active Member
Good Day! We have a problem in our tank with this algae. It has started as a small spot on a rock. We tried to pick it off and it has a very strong hold on the rock, so at best a few small pieces will break off but the part gripping the rock remains. Inevitably the remaining pieces just continue to grow. We have tried to brush it free with a clean tooth brush but that doesn't remove the little pieces that have gripped into the rock. A few months back we placed a torch coral into the tank and slowly over time the algae is growing on it as well.
So, can anyone tell us what kind of algae this is, and does anyone have any idea on how we can eradicate it?
We grabbed a quick shot under the actinics so the colour is off a bit, but under the daylights it is a deep red, almost a maroon colour. We can provide a picture under the daylights if anyone wishes.
Here is a shot of the algae growing on the torch coral trunk.
So, can anyone tell us what kind of algae this is, and does anyone have any idea on how we can eradicate it?
We grabbed a quick shot under the actinics so the colour is off a bit, but under the daylights it is a deep red, almost a maroon colour. We can provide a picture under the daylights if anyone wishes.
Here is a shot of the algae growing on the torch coral trunk.