need an algae eater for a nano

[Alwaysinshorts]

I have a 8 gallon nano that I need a fish that will help control my algae. I've added hermits and snails but they don't eat the longer strand stuff. It's not hair algae but some kind of other stuff.

I purchased some frags that had the stuff on them and it is now growing in my tank.

A lawnmower blenny will not eat it.

What are my options, I'm thinking that I don't have one but just wanted to make sure.

 

[sepulvd]

Have you tried a turbo snail

 

[smiley28]

Going to need a better description then that cause other stuff sounds like it could be something other then algae altogether.

 

[Alwaysinshorts]

I'm not sure how to describe the algae. I'm not an algae expert, is there a place I can review the various types of algae?

I would be able to inform everyone if I could ID it.

 

[mrcoffee2]

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/ma...e-common-problematic-algae-means-control.html

 

[Alwaysinshorts]

Thanks for the link. It is bryosis that I have in my tank.

 

[Reefing Madness]

If its Bryopsis, your in trouble there. You may try a Sea Hare or the Mag treatment.
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/ne...ent-tech-m-magnesium-kill-bryopsis-algae.html

 

[mrcoffee2]

Byprosis is easy, like RM said try the sea hare or the mag treatment. I prefer the mag treatment its really easy and effective IMO and in some ways can be beneficial.

 

[Alwaysinshorts]

I've just cleaned out the tank, somewhat. I removed all the frags that had it and then used a tooth brush, unfortunately I didn't get all of it. I will continue to do that and see if I can make a good dent in it. I've just got to stay on top of it.

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

That sounds like the best of action. It is tough dealing with algae in nanos.