Ohio Reef
Reef Discussion => Pests, Nudsiance Algae and Prevention => Topic started by: soldiers4christ50 on April 17, 2017, 13:24:00
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Can anybody tell me what this is? I believe it is red turf algae and there is hardly any talk about this on any of the forums. Only treatment I read is good luck and take it all out and start over. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Matt,
I had red turf algae on some of my frags recently.
Check this thread: http://ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=20669.msg173098#msg173098
The peroxide dip worked for me, but if you have to treat the entire tank, I would suggest the fluconazole that seems to work on different types of algae.
Kelly
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Thank you Kelly Brian has recommended the same thing so i will be picking some up from him this weekend. Will update this thread if it works.
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I am currently treating for green turf algae with fluconzole. First time around it took 4 weeks, 2 doses. It appeared to be all gone. A month later it's back. I think the turf algae is tougher to kill than bryopsis or gha. I ordered enough to do 4 treatments, 2 weeks for each dose. I can tell it is weakened from the 1st attempt as it is turning white/gray after 7 days. It took 2 weeks to see any affect my first attempt
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Good to know thank you buddy.
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Good to know thank you buddy.
Hope it helps. If you have any questions please ask.
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I sure will thanks again.
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Does it blow off. several months ago I thought i had the same thing but it was cyano outbreak. If i didn't blow it off right away it stuck to the rock like in your pic. I finally gave in and used chemi clean and cleared it right up
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No I can't blow it off or scrub it off.
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Just dosed my first treatment of fluconzole. Cross your fingers if this doesdnt work I may be finished for a while.
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Fingers crossed....
and dont say that
how bad it the out break of the red stuff
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Not terrible but worse than I'd like it to be if that makes sense. Lol
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did it put a dent in it yet
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I just looked this morning and I believe it may actually be working. 👍🏻
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That's what I'm saying Brian lol.
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Did the forums mention giving all of your corals to your enemies?
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lol maybe
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In that case "I never liked you". I'll take the bowsers.
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lol truth comes out now dang it.
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Just wanted to post an update on my situation. It appears the treatment is working. The algae problem I would say is about 70 percent better. I am going to do a second treatment in a few more weeks.
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Great!
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That is great!
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Awesome news! Congrats!
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Thank you everyone 👍🏻
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Sorry for the long delay on update. I did a second treatment and the algae is pretty much gone. Maybe a small patch here or there. I recommend this treatment for sure. I did not see any ill side effects as a result.
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Before treatment.
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Looks great! Is that the same green slimer for hen you had the meeting at your house?
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Looks much better.
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Yes same green skimmer. I bought as a frag from AJ.
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Wow! That slimer is going great. You still doing T5's? It likes whatever you your're doing.
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No I decided to switch to ocean revive led again. Tired of replacing 6 bulbs every 6 months lol.