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

[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.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by asmodeus

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.

Holy crap how many did you buy? Do you have the phosban reactor hooked up yet?

[Skimmerking]

I bought 10 of them, and yes I have a phosban reactor hooked up, along with Tropic marine elim phos that im using.

[KrazyKuch]

are you running a calcium reactor if so your reactor will release phosphates into your tank water!!

[Reefer Rob]

You need some Urchins. They're the only thing that will eat that stuff. It's too course for anything else.