Having a algae of some sort outbreak PLEASE ID

Tanked · Dec 28, 2009

My buddys tank is being overrun by this type of algae that is almost turf like.

Here are a few pics

What do you guys think is best to get rid of it?Tangs,Hermits, Whatever, I need help,or should I say my buddy needs help!

Thanks for any and all info.

roshi719 · Dec 28, 2009

Looks like the red turf algae that is a b#tch to get rid of. One of my buddies had it and tried almost everything to get rid of it. I think it was some type of urchin that ended up working.

gooch · Dec 28, 2009

Get a couple of Mexican Turbo snails. They will gobble it up. That is if it is the same stuff I had a few years ago. I tried everything. Then I put the turbos in and it was problem solved.

wicked demon · Dec 28, 2009

what ever it is I have had that, and a good tang will eat it, I have a red sea sailfin that keeps mine in check.

Ike · Dec 28, 2009

Agreed with the mexican turbo snails, some tangs will eat it but they just keep it trimmed down, the snails will eliminate it. Cortez red leg hermits seem to help the process as well.