Why is red turf algae in the tank ??????

[Static]

asparagopsis taxiformis?

http://www.aquatouch.com/algae.htm

If that's what it is, then I've read a lot about people with bare bottom low nutrient sps tanks that were plagued with the stuff. It was taking over my rocks, and a combination of manual removal and Mexican turbo snails pretty much eradicated it. Not in the article that it has 2 distinct stages of life that look completely different.

Good luck

Myles

[Skimmerking]

thanks for the link, mine looks like the bottom one the spider effect. going to see if I can get some mexican turo's snails. So I take it that ozone won't work then

[Static]

Sorry, I never tried ozone, so I can't answer that for you. I did however find several threads on Reef Central on the stuff, you may want to look at them and see if anyone has better info for you.

[Skimmerking]

thanks man

[Doug]

Good link Myles.

I dont think its the same algae, at least at first glance. The link looks like a red hair algae, and Mike,s seems more of a turf algae. It has a spider like appearance, except where its thicker and even then, there is no vertical growth.

Almost like a cheap red carpet.

[Static]

Originally Posted by Doug

Good link Myles.

I dont think its the same algae, at least at first glance. The link looks like a red hair algae, and Mike,s seems more of a turf algae. It has a spider like appearance, except where its thicker and even then, there is no vertical growth.

Almost like a cheap red carpet.

It's may not be the same algae, but my experiences mirror the statement in the article. It states that the algae takes on 2 distinct forms, that were once mistaken for separate species. Mine started out as a red fuzz, about .5 cm high, covering the rocks. It later developed into a more wiry growth, much coarser with strands up to 5 cm long.

If it's not the same algae I'd still be inclined to try the mexican turbo snails, as they seem to have a taste for Rhodophyta (red algae).

[Skimmerking]

Well I bought some mexican turbo's and nothing they have been in the tank for 2 weeks and still nothing to get hyped about they have done nothing. what a waste of 90 bucks.