Bryopsis in new FOWLR tank

Jrco226 · Jul 21, 2017

I have had a 220 gallon FOWLR going for about a month. It currently houses a black dogface puffer, zebra eel, and red breasted wrasse. I'm looking into my options of getting rid of this ugly looking algae. Any and all opinions are appreciated.

Breadman03 · Jul 21, 2017

Bryopsis is no fun. Fluconozole seems to be a nuclear option, but rasping and peroxide are another solid option. You might consider controlling your nutrients to help minimize potential algae issues, but that certainly isn't a fix-all.

One option you have with a FOWLR is doing a blackout. No light means the algae will die off and your filtration system will have the opportunity to remove the nutrients from the system.

Jrco226 · Jul 21, 2017

Breadman03 said:
Bryopsis is no fun. Fluconozole seems to be a nuclear option, but rasping and peroxide are another solid option. You might consider controlling your nutrients to help minimize potential algae issues, but that certainly isn't a fix-all.

One option you have with a FOWLR is doing a blackout. No light means the algae will die off and your filtration system will have the opportunity to remove the nutrients from the system.

I started a blackout today...how long should that be 3 days? I also went ahead and bought the fluconozole just in case. I didn't know if there was a something that may eat it but I'm sure my puffer would go for it first.

Breadman03 · Jul 21, 2017

3 days is commonly recommended. Being FOWLR, you may be able to go longer or more often without negative repercussions.

I don't think any of your fish will go for the bryopsis.

Jrco226 · Jul 21, 2017

Breadman03 said:
3 days is commonly recommended. Being FOWLR, you may be able to go longer or more often without negative repercussions.

I don't think any of your fish will go for the bryopsis.

I was thinking something more along the lines of nudibranch but I havent been able to see if a puffer would go for it or not.