SuncrestReef Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I've had an ongoing problem with green wire algae in my tank for months. I have pukani rock which is known to leach phosphates, so even though my water tests reveal phosphates at 0.06ppm, I'm guessing the algae is thriving on phosphates directly from the rocks. I've been manually removing it where I can, but the rocks have too many small holes to get my fingers or tweezers into. My cleanup crew seems to munch on it a bit, but not enough to make much difference. Any tips on battling it, or specific herbivores that might tackle it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) Looks like macro Algee to me, would make a tang or fox face a happy camper. Maybe someone else might have a better idea though.. Edited September 26, 2018 by Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcallmenny Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Time to get a lawnmower blenny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaywood Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I purchased pukani live rock. I've heard many comments, but never really had a problem. I manage phosphate using gfo. Actually, .06 isn't that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuttleFishandCoral Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Might be time for a tang? Kole tang or yellow would be my recommdation! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 how about a mean as a snake 7" sohal tang? lol Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, CuttleFishandCoral said: Might be time for a tang? Kole tang or yellow would be my recommdation! Would either of these be too big for my Reefer XL 425 (88 gal)? I don't want the Tang Police to come after me... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 3 hours ago, shaywood said: I purchased pukani live rock. I've heard many comments, but never really had a problem. I manage phosphate using gfo. Actually, .06 isn't that bad. I have a GFO reactor and a refugium with chaeto. I've taken phosphates all the way down to zero for over a month by running both, but the green wire algae still seems to thrive. I've since shut down the GFO reactor because I don't want phosphates to remain at 0. Did you buy your pukani as dry rock, or was it already live rock? Mine started dry and I cured it for 2 months before cycling the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 not too small for cole tang. yellows will be good for awhile and easy to trade... or....give you a reason to buy a BIGGER tank in a year or two. "honey, its mean to have him in such a small tank"Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaywood Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I received the rock directly from Fiji live and cured it for 5 weeks as part of a system set up. I'm sure a Tang or foxface will help you. It's amazing how much algae they can eat. I had taken some live rock for my main display tank and put it in a frag tank, with no tangs or Foxface. Over short period of time a tremendous amount of algae began to grow. Don't underestimate the help that they can provide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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