Gorg question

[olaggie01]

Had a gorg for the better part of 2 years. It has grown to an impressive size. I've had some algae issues but I think it is still alive. Any thoughts on how to keep the algae off it other than removing it from the water and shaking it in a clean bucket?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Direct flow to the gorg but without blasting it. They require good light and Good flow

 

[olaggie01]

Thanks. It grew from a single stick of 4-5" to a huge mass of gorg over the course of a few years so it was getting plenty of light and flow over the years. Maybe I need to move it to a different part of the tank again.

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

Thanks. It grew from a single stick of 4-5" to a huge mass of gorg over the course of a few years so it was getting plenty of light and flow over the years. Maybe I need to move it to a different part of the tank again.

What kind is it?

 

[mta_morrow]

I have a purple bottle brush gorg.

I keep it in moderate flow to help keep it clean.

But like you, sometimes I see algae or stuff on it, and usually when it’s all closed up.

I have a very soft bristle toothbrush that I use to gently brush them clean.

I’ve had this gorg in 3 different tanks over 4 years or more and no ill effects from cleaning it.

 

[olaggie01]

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What kind is it?

I think that it is Tan/Silver Spiny Gorgonian.

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

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I think that it is Tan/Silver Spiny Gorgonian.

Yeah, those are very forgiving :) More flow won't hurt either. Maybe you should frag it and make it easier to place around the tank?

 

[najer]

I have mine in high flow and they love it, to clean them I stroke them or use a soft brush, about every 2 weeks they get a blast in front of a powerhead and a good shake.

 

[motortrendz]

I just blast mine with a Turkey baster when I see algae bothering it

 

[Retro Reefer]

I second the turkey baster, good for keeping algae at bay and I also use it to clean them while they shed.