Need help removing algae from a zoa frag .

[Alan600]

I bought a frag of my lfs it had a bit of algae hair on the plug . I thought just switch it to a new plug and it would be good . I switched it and the algae was gone a week later I start to see algae on I tried to take but I didn't want to put stress on the zoa . Now it go to the point the zoas dont wanna open up . Is there any dip that will kill the algae ? I tried iodine dip and that didn't work ? Can anybody share there experience with algae hair on frags .

 

[Fat Panda]

Subscribed. I have the same issue

 

[gotscreensprinting]

Ive bought frags with hair algae on them my hermits,cleaner shrimp,and fish never let it be.

 

[gotscreensprinting]

Simply put, if what you are seeing in your saltwater aquarium is a green, feathery looking mass, it is probablyGreen Hair Algae. Nuisance Green Macroalgae will help you if you want to know the scientific names, descriptions and any of the more technical information.

Once Green Hair Algae gets a foothold in a saltwater aquarium, it can soon cover everything in your tank if prompt measures are not taken. The cure for Green Hair Algae is the same as the prevention: Starve it into oblivion. Green Hair Algae require not only light, but also nitrates and phosphates in order to survive.

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Nitrates can be introduced into an aquarium not only as the end product of the Nitrogen Cycling Process (ammonia/nitrite/nitrate), but also via some brands of commercial sea salts and tap water.
Phosphate (PO4) is a part of life on earth. Virtually every living thing contains some phosphates and they can enter the tank in a number of ways. Fish & critter foods, tap water and carbon are some of the phosphate generators in your tank.

What You'll Need:

• Low range Phosphate (PO4) Test Kit (to measure in the .05 mg/L range).
• Low range Nitrate Test Kit (to measure in the 10 mg/L range).
• Tank siphon kit.
• Sea Salts (or ocean water).

Test your tank water for nitrates and Phosphates.If you have Green Hair Algae in your tank, your phosphates should read well above .05 mg/L., which is considered by many to be the lowest level at which Green Hair Algae will grow. Ironically, if you have Green Hair Algae in your tank and your phosphate and nitrate tests read low or near zero, the algae in your tank could be eating and locking up the phosphates and nitrates so they won't show up in a test.

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The most common source of phosphates in an aquarium is from the freshwater used for top offs and water changes. In this case, doing water changes to reduce phosphates will only continue the problem unless the water source is changed. There are two basic methods of reducing phosphates in your tank.

• Use only RO or RO/DI water whether youpurchase an RO/DI unit or purchase RO/DI water from a commercial source. (Recommended)
• Purchase and use a good "nitrate sponge". Many of the nitrate absorbing materials also absorb phosphates.
• Use Mangrove Plants in your system to reduce phosphates.
• Consider using the "Vodka Method" for reducing both nitrates and phosphates in your tank.

Nitrates will always be something to contend with in your tank. For fast, immediate reduction, you can do a water change, using the Instant Nitrate Reduction Method. This will reduce your nitrates at the fastest rate, using the least amount of time and water. This will also get your nitrates down to a workable (10 mg/L area) level but it is only a Bandaid and does nothing to remove the source of the nitrates. Siphon out as much of the Green Hair Algae as possible. You will probably find that you will have to use several other methods (many of which are part of a good Aquarium Maintenance Routine to keep your nitrates in check.

• Use only RO or RO/DI water whether you purchase an RO/DI unit or purchase RO/DI water from a commercial source. (Recommended)
• Purchase and use Phosphate Removing Products. (Highly Recommended)
• Purchase and use Mangrove Plants in your tank or sump. (Recommended)
• Check to see if your commercial sea salts contain high levels of ammonia/nitrogen.
• Purchase and use a good "Nitrate Sponge".
• Do not overfeed your tank.
• Siphon uneaten food and other loose material (detritus) from the substrate.
• Perform periodic water changes.

You might want to consider the Long Term Nitrate Control method, which actually works to keep you nitrates near zero without any lengthy maintenance procedures. This method uses a specific bacteria, which reacts with the nitrate molecule and a carbon molecule, converting the nitrates into nitrogen gas, which is vented into the atmosphere.By reducing the nitrate and phosphate levels in your tank, your tank will soon be healthy and free of the Green Hair Algae. Many of your tank occupants (corals and other invertebrates) will also benefit from the reduced levels.

 

[gotscreensprinting]

Simply put, if what you are seeing in your saltwater aquarium is a green, feathery looking mass, it is probablyGreen Hair Algae. Nuisance Green Macroalgae will help you if you want to know the scientific names, descriptions and any of the more technical information.

Once Green Hair Algae gets a foothold in a saltwater aquarium, it can soon cover everything in your tank if prompt measures are not taken. The cure for Green Hair Algae is the same as the prevention: Starve it into oblivion. Green Hair Algae require not only light, but also nitrates and phosphates in order to survive.

Ads​

Control Green Hair Algae
www.empireaquatics.com
Marine SAT safely removes hair algae, 10% off promo code: "SAT"

Hair Algae in your Reef?
www.reefcleaners.org
Our clean up crews take care of Hair Algae in your marine tank.

Can't Stand Pool Algae?
poolife.com
Save with poolife® buy one get one Kill algae not once, but twice.

• Salt Water Aquariums
• Saltwater Aquarium Algae
• Marine Aquarium Setup
• Water Tank Heater
• Live Corals

Nitrates can be introduced into an aquarium not only as the end product of the Nitrogen Cycling Process (ammonia/nitrite/nitrate), but also via some brands of commercial sea salts and tap water.
Phosphate (PO4) is a part of life on earth. Virtually every living thing contains some phosphates and they can enter the tank in a number of ways. Fish & critter foods, tap water and carbon are some of the phosphate generators in your tank.

What You'll Need:

• Low range Phosphate (PO4) Test Kit (to measure in the .05 mg/L range).
• Low range Nitrate Test Kit (to measure in the 10 mg/L range).
• Tank siphon kit.
• Sea Salts (or ocean water).

Test your tank water for nitrates and Phosphates.If you have Green Hair Algae in your tank, your phosphates should read well above .05 mg/L., which is considered by many to be the lowest level at which Green Hair Algae will grow. Ironically, if you have Green Hair Algae in your tank and your phosphate and nitrate tests read low or near zero, the algae in your tank could be eating and locking up the phosphates and nitrates so they won't show up in a test.

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The most common source of phosphates in an aquarium is from the freshwater used for top offs and water changes. In this case, doing water changes to reduce phosphates will only continue the problem unless the water source is changed. There are two basic methods of reducing phosphates in your tank.

• Use only RO or RO/DI water whether youpurchase an RO/DI unit or purchase RO/DI water from a commercial source. (Recommended)
• Purchase and use a good "nitrate sponge". Many of the nitrate absorbing materials also absorb phosphates.
• Use Mangrove Plants in your system to reduce phosphates.
• Consider using the "Vodka Method" for reducing both nitrates and phosphates in your tank.

Nitrates will always be something to contend with in your tank. For fast, immediate reduction, you can do a water change, using the Instant Nitrate Reduction Method. This will reduce your nitrates at the fastest rate, using the least amount of time and water. This will also get your nitrates down to a workable (10 mg/L area) level but it is only a Bandaid and does nothing to remove the source of the nitrates. Siphon out as much of the Green Hair Algae as possible. You will probably find that you will have to use several other methods (many of which are part of a good Aquarium Maintenance Routine to keep your nitrates in check.

• Use only RO or RO/DI water whether you purchase an RO/DI unit or purchase RO/DI water from a commercial source. (Recommended)
• Purchase and use Phosphate Removing Products. (Highly Recommended)
• Purchase and use Mangrove Plants in your tank or sump. (Recommended)
• Check to see if your commercial sea salts contain high levels of ammonia/nitrogen.
• Purchase and use a good "Nitrate Sponge".
• Do not overfeed your tank.
• Siphon uneaten food and other loose material (detritus) from the substrate.
• Perform periodic water changes.

You might want to consider the Long Term Nitrate Control method, which actually works to keep you nitrates near zero without any lengthy maintenance procedures. This method uses a specific bacteria, which reacts with the nitrate molecule and a carbon molecule, converting the nitrates into nitrogen gas, which is vented into the atmosphere.By reducing the nitrate and phosphate levels in your tank, your tank will soon be healthy and free of the Green Hair Algae. Many of your tank occupants (corals and other invertebrates) will also benefit from the reduced levels.

 

[gotscreensprinting]

Its more than likely your nitrates and phospahtes if you use a test that is inconsistent thats were the readings will be wrong.I use api test kit but from my experience they go bad.

 

[Alan600]

Thank you for the info . But it's just that frag that has it my clean up crew or my two yellow tangs won't touch it . They told me to do a peroxide dip and it will kill it but I'm not to sure on that

 

[Birddog]

Thank you for the info . But it's just that frag that has it my clean up crew or my two yellow tangs won't touch it . They told me to do a peroxide dip and it will kill it but I'm not to sure on that

I've recently started a new build and transferred many of my corals, or frags of my corals that were in my nano. I had a few frags of zoas that had hair algae on them that
I did not want to put in the new build. After a decent amount of research I dipped the zoa frags in a solution of 4 parts tank water and one part peroxide for as little as 5 minutes up to 10 minutes. The algae disappeared pretty quick (within a couple of days) and the zoas were fine. One of the frags had additional growth of hair algae a couple of weeks after the initial dip and I dipped it again wit no ill effect to the zoas. My $.02

 

[Alan600]

I've recently started a new build and transferred many of my corals, or frags of my corals that were in my nano. I had a few frags of zoas that had hair algae on them that
I did not want to put in the new build. After a decent amount of research I dipped the zoa frags in a solution of 4 parts tank water and one part peroxide for as little as 5 minutes up to 10 minutes. The algae disappeared pretty quick (within a couple of days) and the zoas were fine. One of the frags had additional growth of hair algae a couple of weeks after the initial dip and I dipped it again wit no ill effect to the zoas. My $.02

By 4 parts of tank water and 1 part peroxide you mean ???

 

[Birddog]

Use whatever measuring device makes the most sense... for me the frags were pretty small and therefore I just used a turkey baster and suctioned 4 (2 ounce shots) of tank water into a glass bowl and 1 (2 ounce shot) of peroxide, mixed then submersed the frag. 4:1 :bigsmile:

 

[Alan600]

Use whatever measuring device makes the most sense... for me the frags were pretty small and therefore I just used a turkey baster and suctioned 4 (2 ounce shots) of tank water into a glass bowl and 1 (2 ounce shot) of peroxide, mixed then submersed the frag. 4:1 :bigsmile:

Thanks for the help

 

[joshporksandwich]

Lettuce nudies eat the algae nothing will touch. I haven't had luck with peroxide. also you can get most of the algae with pointed tweezers.

 

[CastAway]

Mexican turbo. It helps to place them on or near the frag as often as possible. A brand new store bought turbo will feed more vigorously.