Best Algae Removal Methods?

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What are your best methods for removing algae, especially GHA, from around zoas?

My zoas are doing well overall, but I keep getting patches of GHA growing between the polyps. I’ve been removing it manually with tweezers (see video), but it’s pretty tricky. I have to reach quite far into the tank, which makes it hard to be precise, and I’m always worried about damaging the corals.



Is there a better or safer way to deal with this? Any tools, techniques, or approaches that have worked well for you?

Thanks in advance for any tips!
 
More cuc! Crabs and urchins can take care of it.
 

WHICH PART OF YOUR SETUP IS HARDEST TO REACH OR REMOVE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE?

  • Glass behind or beside the tank

    Votes: 10 25.0%
  • Powerheads or wavemakers

    Votes: 3 7.5%
  • Sump or rear filtration chambers

    Votes: 5 12.5%
  • Skimmer or other filtration equipment

    Votes: 4 10.0%
  • Overflow or plumbing

    Votes: 8 20.0%
  • Lights or lids

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Mine is pretty easy to access!

    Votes: 9 22.5%
  • Other—tell us what I missed

    Votes: 1 2.5%
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