what algae is this

[ibew41]

also how to get rid of it.it is in my sisters 55g reef she has no sump or fuge only a canister

 

[veni vidi vici]

Originally Posted by IBEW41
http:///forum/post/2852840
also how to get rid of it.it is in my sisters 55g reef she has no sump or fuge only a canister
Is it hard and brittle?

 

[ibew41]

yes on hard but it wont pull off and feels like a brush

 

[veni vidi vici]

Cladophora prolifera

Its hard to tell from your pic

 

[ibew41]

looks like it so how can she get rid of it?

 

[veni vidi vici]

If it is this here is some info on it:http://aquariumalgae.blogspot.com/20...ora-algae.html
Apparently nothing eats it , however it is good for removing excess nutrients. You probably have to pull the rock if you want iit gone.The good news is that it dosent spread.

 

[ibew41]

Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2852869
If it is this here is some info on it:http://aquariumalgae.blogspot.com/20...ora-algae.html
Apparently nothing eats it , however it is good for removing excess nutrients. You probably have to pull the rock if you want iit gone.The good news is that it dosent spread.
then it must not be it because its on little patches all over her tank

 

[veni vidi vici]

If you dont think its it ,check here and see if you can find it:
http://www.saltcorner.com/sections/g.../algaepage.htm

 

[ci11337]

a small foxface is always worth a shot when it comes to algae.