WMAS Discussion Forum : Dark Brown Algae http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:09:45 +0000 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:55:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=45514 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Dark Brown Algae : Good work on turning around a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391344&title=dark-brown-algae#391344 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 45514
Posted: December 23 2010 at 8:55am

Good work on turning around a tank in trouble.
I'm confident that a Unicorn/Naso Tang will love chewing on it.]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:55:00 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391344&title=dark-brown-algae#391344 <![CDATA[Dark Brown Algae : Not sure, I got the tank covered...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391306&title=dark-brown-algae#391306 Author: fishoutawater
Subject: 45514
Posted: December 22 2010 at 11:15pm

Not sure, I got the tank covered in cyano and aptasia. It took a couple of months to clean that up, after that I noticed the brown algae starting to take off and recommended steps for the client to take but they declined due to budget/economy etc. I would guess maybe that's about 3 months.]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:15:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391306&title=dark-brown-algae#391306 <![CDATA[Dark Brown Algae : Mark, you have been to my house...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391300&title=dark-brown-algae#391300 Author: Hammy
Subject: 45514
Posted: December 22 2010 at 10:36pm

Mark, you have been to my house before.  You took some of my macroalgae and reccommended i move my rocks up so all of the big pieces are sitting on small pieces so there is flow all around.  I also bought that little ro unit from you.  If you want to trade that rock we can do that.  What do you have to trade?  You can call me at 435-640-5727

]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:36:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391300&title=dark-brown-algae#391300 <![CDATA[Dark Brown Algae : Oh my!!! and on the clam too!How...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391202&title=dark-brown-algae#391202 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 45514
Posted: December 22 2010 at 10:38am

Oh my!!! and on the clam too!Shocked
How long did it take to get that bad?
]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:38:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391202&title=dark-brown-algae#391202 <![CDATA[Dark Brown Algae : Well that just looks like aslow...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391131&title=dark-brown-algae#391131 Author: SumpCrab
Subject: 45514
Posted: December 21 2010 at 10:34pm

Well that just looks like a slow motion, calcified encrusting, nightmare... ]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:34:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391131&title=dark-brown-algae#391131 <![CDATA[Dark Brown Algae : Here is what can happen,......]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391095&title=dark-brown-algae#391095 Author: fishoutawater
Subject: 45514
Posted: December 21 2010 at 8:17pm

Here is what can happen,... I would pull the rock, and beef up your cleanup crew.
]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:17:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391095&title=dark-brown-algae#391095 <![CDATA[Dark Brown Algae : BTW, Naso Tangs and their cousins...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391026&title=dark-brown-algae#391026 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 45514
Posted: December 21 2010 at 2:18pm

BTW, Naso Tangs and their cousins the Unicorn Tangs, love all kinds of hard brown algae. Smile]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:18:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391026&title=dark-brown-algae#391026 <![CDATA[Dark Brown Algae : Great. thanks for the pic.I can...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391025&title=dark-brown-algae#391025 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 45514
Posted: December 21 2010 at 2:16pm

Great. thanks for the pic.

I can totally agree with Mike/fishoutawater except for one thing. I hate having to get in and remove rock to clean it. That kills other stuff on the rock, removes it from the water which kills life in the rock, but I know there are times when it's needed. My motto is why spend time messing with rock and aquascaping when some animal will take care of the problem. Smile As I look at that pic again, I see a lot of rock sitting on the sand. Since a change in the reefscape is needed any, it wouldn't hurt to remove that rock. I will trade you for another rock. I would like to add that to my tank. What about it? 

I should mention that I see a tank that has way too few herbivores. There is a very good chance that some snails may like the algae. The snails are sorely needed anyway. I would definitely consider either more Emerald Crabs, a Sally Lightfoot or even try a Pacific Turbo Snail to see if it would eat that algae. Problem is, it would take some time to get to the brown Lobophora because there is so much other tasty algae to eat first. LOL

One other thing, what are the Alk and Ca levels in this tankwater? It looks like there may be a need to check those levels.
]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:16:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=391025&title=dark-brown-algae#391025 <![CDATA[Dark Brown Algae : I learned about this algae because...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=390956&title=dark-brown-algae#390956 Author: fishoutawater
Subject: 45514
Posted: December 20 2010 at 11:52pm

I learned about this algae because two tanks that I maintain have it in them. In one of them, a 210 reef, I have had to watch it steadily grow right over dozens of zooanthids, as well as a couple of sps. I have tried to remove it manually, which was futile, drastically reduced feedings over several months, aggressively skimmed, stepped up water changes, and added several cleanup crew members. Assorted snails, urchins, crabs(no sally lightfoots). There are several threads on other boards as well about this algae. Which is where I found out about the sally's and naso's.
 
Upon introducing a naso, he started eating that algae within ten minutes of being put into the tank. Unfortunately the naso did not last long and we are waiting for a replacement. I am visiting the tank tomorrow and will take some more pics so you can see what can happen. From your pics, it looks like the same algae as in your tank. Personally, I would take that rock out and clean/cook/scrape the **** out of it. I know it's a pain, but a 24 gal shouldn't take that long to restack. Wait till you see the pics tomorrow.
]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:52:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=390956&title=dark-brown-algae#390956 <![CDATA[Dark Brown Algae : The tank has a damsel, clown,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=390936&title=dark-brown-algae#390936 Author: Hammy
Subject: 45514
Posted: December 20 2010 at 8:58pm

The tank has a damsel, clown, and wrasse.  Hermit crabs and snails, an emerald crab, cleaner shrimp.  Corals are a few acans, hammer, zoanthids, chalice, and a few others]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:58:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45514&PID=390936&title=dark-brown-algae#390936