What is this feather like red algae how do I get rid of it?

[fish fizz]

What is this feather like red algae how do I get rid of it?

 

[novahobbies]

Hmm....looks like turf algae. Is it hard to remove from the rock? Some people like turf algae, some don't.....it depends on how much ya got. I had a bunch, added a chevron tang, and he tore into it. I think most of the bristletooth tangs (chevrons, koles, etc) will help take care of this while they scour the algae for their food. If your tank is big enough, a kole tang will probably help.

 

[fish fizz]

yes it is difficult to remove from the rock but it is not a stiff algae. My tank is only 30g so no tangs. =( any other ideas? I actually like it but it is getting out of control.

 

[happygirl]

How long has your tank been up? With the size tank you have you can starve it out over time with weekly 25% volume water changes, careful feeding and shortened light periods. It's just another algae battle to overcome.

 

[fish fizz]

about 1 year