Red Turf algae battle

[1fishkeeper]

If it’s not red turf it’s something else “vermitted” nuisance in these reefs I swear

Very true

 

[Midrats]

I have all the nuisances! I gave up on the vermetids a long time ago. A futile battle.

 

[1fishkeeper]

Well my new turf scrubber is here. I got the new IceCap PRO Turf Scrubber. This is a all in one turf scrubber that just blew my mind. It’s a fully self contained scrubber with the correct sized pump with it. Out of the box I was surprised by it. Now we shall wait and see if this helps out my problems I am having. Sorry for the picture with power cords all over. I have them all over because I was moving things around and thought I better post a picture.

 

[Hugster78]

 

[Hugster78]

Spreads everywhere!!

 

[1fishkeeper]

Spreads everywhere!!

Yes it does

 

[GarrettT]

Fluconazole didn't do anything for me.

 

[Hugster78]

Fluconazole didn't do anything for me.

I was thinking of trying that

 

[xabo]

May be worth a read: https://www.livingreefs.com/threads/progress-on-red-turf-algae.29510/

 

[vetteguy53081]

Spreads everywhere!!

This is turf and remove as much as you can by hand and two things that will aid is removal is :
Ninja snail
pin cushion urchin.

Ninja more reliable - Be sure to acclimate well to the tank

 

[1fishkeeper]

May be worth a read: https://www.livingreefs.com/threads/progress-on-red-turf-algae.29510/

Thanks for the link. I have tried most of everything other then a flamethrower. I do have a blue tuxedo urchin that eats it but not fast enough. By the time he is done in one area it has grown back in another.

 

[2una]

Thanks for the link. I have tried most of everything other then a flamethrower. I do have a blue tuxedo urchin that eats it but not fast enough. By the time he is done in one area it has grown back in another.

I have some Brightwell Razor & Clean on order & going give that way a try that was mentioned in one of those other threads. Did you try that route already?

 

[1fishkeeper]

I have some Brightwell Razor & Clean on order & going give that way a try that was mentioned in one of those other threads. Did you try that route already?

I have not I will go look it up and do some reading on it.

 

[scardall]

I have tried all the snails. Hydrogen peroxide works. But it grows back quickly. Hot water and turkey baster works instantly. It always come back though.

I pulled a rock and soaked it in citric acid solution. BUT is coming back months latter, what the heck

 

[A Young Reefer]

I pulled a rock and soaked it in citric acid solution. BUT is coming back months latter, what the heck

This stuff survived a citric acid bath for two days and it didn’t budge. I am convinced that it’s sent from hell.

 

[JaimeAdams]

So you have a single Urchin that sits east or, but can't keep up with your size tank? Have you simply thought about getting a couple more Urchins?

 

[A Young Reefer]

Yes blue tuxedo urchins where the key to success for me.

 

[1fishkeeper]

I have one that is putting a dent in it. But I might pick up another one to really knock it out.

Yes blue tuxedo urchins where the key to success for me.

 

[Hugster78]

I put in 15 crown snails. All gone within a month. Amazing!!