How is your CUC? Is it sufficient for your size tank?
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Clownfish Chris
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I am getting quite a bit of similar hair algae. My CUC is deplorable. In fact, Ill use this as a reminder to get some turbo snails. Hermits can help too but I have problems with them.
Chris, when I can finally find the time to get over there, I'll bring a couple turbos with me. LOL! Maybe this weekend as I have to drive to Humble to drop off some stuff to a buddy up there. I'll bring that PP with me. No worries on the UC... I already got one from another buddy. 
(Sweet coral though!)
Any way, looking at that algae on my computer (vs. my phone) it's really not that bad. There's a couple of things you can do to help get rid of it.
1. As stated, larger CUC. When I run a reef like you seem to have, I'm not concerned with hermits. They do a great job, but will take out smaller snails for their shells. Just keep that in mind.
2. Raise the magnesium level to 1500+ for a bit.
3. Run carbon/GFO. I always run GFO, in the least. 75% of the time, I'd say.
4. Vacuum out as much visible detritus as you can and blow the rocks off with a "turkey baster"-like tool. Do this daily.
5. Isolate your nutrient export more efficiently through the sump. Slow the flow down, and let your macro catch up to your system.
6. Often overlooked is UV and O3 benefits to the tank. I have both connected to my system, but the UV is more than enough right now.
7. 10-15% water changes weekly until it subsides.
The quickest way is to increase your CUC population in there. You'll watch it all dwindle away, daily. I have a sea slug that mows the stuff down, as well as a variety of different snails. When the algae slowed in production, I simply removed some of the CUC and gave them to a friend, or put them in another system. Just stay on it and it will pay you back be being the system you have pictured in your mind, in no time!
(Sweet coral though!)Any way, looking at that algae on my computer (vs. my phone) it's really not that bad. There's a couple of things you can do to help get rid of it.
1. As stated, larger CUC. When I run a reef like you seem to have, I'm not concerned with hermits. They do a great job, but will take out smaller snails for their shells. Just keep that in mind.
2. Raise the magnesium level to 1500+ for a bit.
3. Run carbon/GFO. I always run GFO, in the least. 75% of the time, I'd say.
4. Vacuum out as much visible detritus as you can and blow the rocks off with a "turkey baster"-like tool. Do this daily.
5. Isolate your nutrient export more efficiently through the sump. Slow the flow down, and let your macro catch up to your system.
6. Often overlooked is UV and O3 benefits to the tank. I have both connected to my system, but the UV is more than enough right now.
7. 10-15% water changes weekly until it subsides.
The quickest way is to increase your CUC population in there. You'll watch it all dwindle away, daily. I have a sea slug that mows the stuff down, as well as a variety of different snails. When the algae slowed in production, I simply removed some of the CUC and gave them to a friend, or put them in another system.
Just stay on it and it will pay you back be being the system you have pictured in your mind, in no time!
CUC is good. My lawnmower blenny pick on it too and my yellow tang sometimes touches it too before when my tank has hair algae. Reducing nutrient is good too.
Mexican turbo snails will mow down some algae! If they like it, it's gone!
OP
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Carbon/Gfo reactor is on my Christmas list . CUC definitely needing a upgrade . I have maybe 10 -15 snails , sea cucumber, 5 peppermint shrimp . Some type of conch that has a elephant nose , 2 turbo! Would a blenny help out?
I've read/heard that hermit crabs may pick on my softies or lps . So I've always stayed away .
I have just looked at a hair algae cuc pack with emerald crab, lightfoot crab, arrow crab, blue leg hermit. Is this a good enough crew ?
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I've read/heard that hermit crabs may pick on my softies or lps . So I've always stayed away .
I have just looked at a hair algae cuc pack with emerald crab, lightfoot crab, arrow crab, blue leg hermit. Is this a good enough crew ?
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I appreciate all the input will look over my perimeter more carefully and hopefully start the carbon and GDP soon
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lol GDP I mean GFO autocorrect fail
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Clownfish Chris
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My tangs don't touch the stuff. They have gotten lazy and literally wait for me to hand nori to them. Even the urchin doesn't do much. Good point on the Mg. I have a bag of Epsom salt. I may as well use it.
Flip, Thanks! I hate to just take stuff. I can certainly give you something for the PP and now Snails if you like.
Flip, Thanks! I hate to just take stuff. I can certainly give you something for the PP and now Snails if you like.
