Algae on frags and plugs

[100gallonreefer]

Is there any safe way to dip frags to remove hair and brown algae?

 

[ahiggins]

I take a toothbrush to the plugs themselves. Sometimes I'll place astraea snails directly on the flat tiles if it's thick.
I believe once you get hair algae, it will come back even if you think you've killed it. I'll follow along to see if anyone has a good idea :)

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

peroxid so far is what ive found to be the most effective. still looking though.
Some corals dont like it, as with many dips. I use a 10 to 1 ratio for a dip you can also use that on the tooth brush. ive used undiluted on spots with a qtip on the plug and then rinsed in tank water.
ive found it best to use smaller repeated treatments spaced out over weeks to be most effective.

 

[100gallonreefer]

Thanks for both replies. Definitely like dip solution on top of brushing since a lot of times algae seems to be on skeleton of coral in addition to plug. I've tried polyp lab reef shot which worked ok but at $16 a dose is pricey.

 

[100gallonreefer]

I do agree hair algae always seems to come back,even when phosphate and nitrate are barely detectable.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I do agree hair algae always seems to come back,even when phosphate and nitrate are barely detectable.

nutrients are the method to control growth. the key imo is to not introduce them.

 

[100gallonreefer]

nutrients are the method to control growth. the key imo is to not introduce them.

How long do you dip your frags in 10/1 ratio?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

How long do you dip your frags in 10/1 ratio?

About ten. I'm told but don't know for sure but montis and chalices are suposed to be more sensitive to that and iodine.

 

[100gallonreefer]

Well thankfully it was only zoas and scans so far

 

[100gallonreefer]

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