Need Algae Id and how to resolve

SaviiDrip · 2026-10-13T16:57:52-0400

I got back into reefing about a year ago and in my 220gal reef tank I had my algae bloom for the tank being set in and that’s normal all of it’s gone now but this one algae who takes over bad I’ve done my best to pick and keep up with it we increased nitrates up a tad to help slow the growth and I got tuxedo urchins butt load of all types of snails yes including turbos I have 4 lawnmower Benny’s sand plus a lot of other cleaners

So my question is first what is it second how to get rid of it is there a easier way than purging the rock in dip

Side note: yes I know the algae doesn’t look to bad that’s because I just deep brush cleaned 75% of it

Tahoe61 · 2026-10-13T21:40:44-0400

Hi and Welcome to Reef2Reef.

Looks like you might have more than one type of algae, one area looks like Byropsis.
Compare images of Byropsis with what your seeing in your tank. If it's Byropsis use the search engine for current treatments. If it's not Byropsis checkout
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If there a nutrient issue going on?

SaviiDrip · 2026-10-13T21:48:12-0400

Tahoe61 said:
Hi and Welcome to Reef2Reef.

Looks like you might have more than one type of algae, one area looks like Byropsis.
Compare images of Byropsis with what your seeing in your tank. If it's Byropsis use the search engine for current treatments. If it's not Byropsis checkout
Reefcleaners.org for ID and possible treatment.

If there a nutrient issue going on?

That’s exactly what it is thank you and no nutrient issues I run dosage systems Red Sea 4 part kit