Zoas closed and new type of algae

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Hi everyone! I am having some strange things happen in my tank. All occurred around the same time 4 days ago. This new type of algae with the bubbles has shown up and at the same time all my zoas started to close up which were previously thriving. Nothing has changed in the tank except I am using vibrant to get rid of a bubble algae problem so that is the main suspect as of now. Perams are temp 78.4F, 1.025 salinity, 2-5ppm nitrate, 0 nitrite, 9.2 dKh, 460 calcium, 1360 magnesium. Any thoughts on the type of algae and any thoughts on what to do next to try to help my sad sad zoas? I'm kind of worried I'm on the verge of a crash or something.
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I also think I see hydroids but the pic is too blurry to tell.

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Hair algae will irritate them. Pick of by hand and blow gently with a turkey baster. Should perk them up
 

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