Bryopsis, Not a pretty picture

[DJ88]

Sam,

Hair algae and Bryopsis are two different types of algae. If your emerald crab is eating the stuff the slug won't help you get rid of it. It won't eat it. As well if it is hair algae it is a lot easier to get rid of. All you need is to keep it pruned back and let snails and hermits devour it. A batch of hermits will make short work of it if it is hair algae.

Can you get a closer shot of it?

What does it feel like when you pull it out? Slimy or fibrous and tough like grass?

Does it look like small ferns? ie lots of small branches coming out the sides in an even pattarn?

Sam,

Here is what I beleive is helping me beat bryopsis;

1. Twice weekly water changes of 5 gallons.
2. Pulling the algae out daily.
3. Reduction in feeding.
4. Over skimming.
5. Reduced photoperiod.

I think the most important ones are water changes, pulling it out and skimming.

[ 30 April 2002, 07:34: Message edited by: DJ88 ]