Algae Identification

[belly14]

Hi All,

Can anyone confirm if this is Green Hair that's starting to grow on some of the rock (the lighter rock was dry and has been curing in buckets with the live pre-tank). Tanks is around 6 weeks old and all levels are OK.

I have some 5 turbo and 5 neccarious snails alongside a Foxface and clown trigger, that have a sniff at it but not too interested. Should I try and eradicate it and add a fair few Cerith snails?

All advice appreciated!

 

[blaxsun]

There is some GHA there, yes. There might also be one or two other types of algae as well (but I can't see clearly enough in the image).

 

[belly14]

OK, thanks @blaxsun . I have turned down the white lighting and increased flow to hopefully help resolve this and will look to add a few more CUC unless you have any other solutions?

 

[blaxsun]

For rocks ring cowries, spiny astrea snails and urchins can help. Emerald crabs can be hit and miss with algae but sometimes work.