Algae Identification

[tbasinger]

Does anyone know what kind of algae this is, the long stringy stuff that floats with bubbles at its end. It isn’t all that much of a problem just a nuisance to clean up very couple of days but it comes off easy. Anyone know what might eat it?

 

[The_Paradox]

Hard to tell from that photo but looks more like dinoflagellates to me. Is it intact when you pull it out or does it break apart?

 

[tbasinger]

Breaks apart

 

[Science/G]

Dinoflagellates. They are a problem. No magic bullet to exterminate them. Siphon them out. Make sure you have some phosphates and nitrates in the aquarium.