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Old 03-08-2006, 05:33 PM   #1
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Red turf algae


well my tank has exploded with red turf algae and also bubble algae. It looks horrible in my eyes but I guess it is really not that bad. I am considering ripping out all of the rock and drying it out and basically starting over with base rock. I can't really think of another alternative that will remove all the algae. This valonia is nasty stuff and is way past the hand removal stage. I know an long spine urchin will help with the red turf algae but that still leaves me with the valonia. So what do you think. If nothing else it is a good excuse to reaquascape.
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Old 03-08-2006, 06:54 PM   #2
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I have the turf algae too. Luckily it doesn't grow that fast. I plan to scrub it all off with a wire brush when i move my tank. It even grows ont eh coraline on the glass!!!

The valonia i haven't had save for 1 or 2 bubbles. Emerald crab ate it up in no time.
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