Algae ID, please.

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Hello,

I am struggling with some algae growth that is affecting my corals. My nutrients are very low, which I am working on getting up. I've started a blackout period, and removed as much as I could. I have some microscope images, the first being a chunk of algae pulled from my Duncan coral and the second one is a photo of one super long, thin strand of algae that waves around on the glass and bothers coral.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[stE25wy14]

bumping for u

 

[DaJMasta]

There's really nothing to see in those images. If it has characteristics visible by eye, take a picture in the tank and post that. If you think it's small enough to warrant a microscope ID, thin out the sample you picture so there's only a single layer of cells and that there's at least a little space between them - that lets their shape and features stand out more and makes sure your focus is on the thing you're trying to see.