Dead algea on live rock

[john2three]

Hi guys, well I had a bit of a issue with turf algea in the upgraded tank, I've sorted the issue using via balls in a reactor as my phosphates were pretty high but all the dead stuff is attached to the still. What's the best way to tackle the dead stuff? Shall I leave it and it will disappear on its own? Or scrub it? I'd rather not scrub it in the tank cause it just stirs up a storm in the tank. Any advise appreciated

 

[jgvergo]

It depends on your patience :) It will break down and disappear over time. I went through a similar stage. At first it was very difficult to remove so I left it for a while. As it decays, it becomes easier to mechanically remove it. It is best to get it out of your tank since it has the potential to feed new algae growth.

 

[john2three]

Brill thanks I'll leave it then and let it clear up on its own, the bio balls in the reactor are doing a fantastic job at keeping the nitrate and phosphate down so I'm hoping it won't trigger another out break [emoji1]

 

[tsouth]

Turkey basters always help. Just suck it all out! Better out than in I say