Bryopsis Growing in Chaeto???

[ChaseBurke]

Hey everyone so im 99% sure i have bryopsis growing in my chaeto, it looks like really fine chateo with what looks like a feather on the end. Should i throw the whole thing out so it doesn't spread to my tank or save what i can from it? The other half to the problem is i am running the triton method. If i do pull it all out should i stop dosing the core 7 and switch over to BRS 2 part until i get some new chaeto?? Any help or input would be appreciated.

 

[EmdeReef]

Can you post pics for ID?

Most have some algae growing with cheato. Ulva seems to be more resilient likely by outcompeting other algae - it’s still a pain as it finds its way into pumps etc.

I barely pay any attention anymore to what grows in my refugium - most of which is not pretty. If you have bryopsis it may not spread but there are no guarantees. If you’ve noticed it a while ago it’s already spread so not having cheato to compete for resources may actually be counterproductive.

If core 7 is working for you I would continue using it. Based on the scarce info published, there’s nothing special in the formula that would be only consumed by algae.