Seahorse with red algea?

[grumpygils]

Any seahorse experts know what I should do? I have three Kudas and one seems to be fairly covered with red algea. I have had them for 8 months and all are eating and acting find but it is a little alarming. At first it looked like coraline! Tank parameters are fine and there is little to no other red algea in the tank. RO water, 0 phosphates. Should I try to lightly hand brush off? I just don't want to trigger an infection or something? :notsure: :notsure:
Mc

 

[alyssia]

I have handled my seahorses before without any problems. Are you sure it's not just changing colors?

 

[grumpygils]

Originally Posted by alyssia
I have handled my seahorses before without any problems. Are you sure it's not just changing colors?

It's algea. I have some surgical prongs that are very sensitive and I picked a peice off. I think I might start with a turkey baster blast to the body?
Mc

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by grumpygils
It's algea. I have some surgical prongs that are very sensitive and I picked a peice off. I think I might start with a turkey baster blast to the body?
Mc

I would try that. Have you ever checked out seahorse dot org? I'm sure you could find help on there.

 

[darth tang]

It is not unusual for seahorse to grow algae on themselves. If it bothers you, clean it off. However I wouldn't worry about it.