brown kelp in tank

[Jim Barry]

Over the past year I have had a growth of large brown like kelp that grows on my rock, pumps and glass. It also gets a fuzzy grey growth on the kelp. It gows in a round, flat, mushroom shape and layers on top of each other...... and it grows like crazy.

Does anyone know what this is and how to get rid of it?

Thanks,


Jim

[Zoaelite]

Well, first off all kelp is algae but not all algae is kelp. A photo would really help out, from the description in sounds like some sort species of halidima a macro algae. Species like tangs and Seahares are great for controling it but your best bet is to fix the problem, increasing flow, decreasing nitrate/ phosphates and keeping a steady system. What are your tank parameters right now?
Levi

[fishytime]

Sounds like brown wafer algae...see here http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=52691

[Aquattro]

Yup, wafer algae. You'll need a flame thrower to get rid of it

[Jim Barry]

Here are some pictures of the stuff....... any idea how to get rid of it?

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss42/Scienna/IMG_0025.jpg

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss42/Scienna/IMG_0024.jpg

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss42/Scienna/IMG_0022.jpg