New and need help ID'ing algae

[debaday]

I have algae that is bothering my hammer coral. Can anyone ID and suggest how to get rid of it?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R! They appear to be hydroids.

 

[mike werner]

Welcome to r2r!Careful manual removal may work best.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Gernader]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[SaltyCupcake]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family.

 

[35ppt]

I have algae that is bothering my hammer coral. Can anyone ID and suggest how to get rid of it?

Hydroids, careful manual removal with a toothbrush or your fingernail. Reduce feeding or discontinue any broadcast feeding. Discontinue use of any particulate foods.

 

[Salty Lemon]

Welcome to R2R! I was going to suggest a tweezers, but the above suggestion of a toothbrush sounds great. Good luck and welcome to our family!

 

[mich2599]

Welcome to R2R!:)

 

[fishguy242]

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....
pics!!!..we all love pics.. :)

 

[BeejReef]

Welcome friend.

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[AcroNem]

Welcome! I agree they are Hydroids, and can be removed manually.

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[NeSsyAqua]

Welcome! +1 on hydroids!

 

[JoshO]

 

[Reefnman2]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[sixty_reefer]

They are zanclea hydroids, one of the hardest to get rid of, tiger cowrie worked for me.

 

[windemerejack]

Hi and welcome from the UK. Very friendly and knowledgeable folk on here, you will love it.
Stay safe