Bryopsis

[nanoreefer22]

So I've done my research and it seems like no matter what treat you choose, this stuff if going to make it's way back. It started off as a little patch, then grew some more and now it's starting to pop up in a ton of places and growing TALL, 2-3inches tall. I'm going to start manually removing today, but what would be my best bet for helping me control it.

I'd rather not raise my MG to high levels, rather not risk the stress on the tank. I read about FW mollies being used to control it, any thoughts?

Kris

 

[rbtwo4]

hydrogen peroxide ive read and seen works best

 

[guarda]

If you can't/won't pinpoint the issue and just want to keep treating it, get a Lettuce Nudibranch (E.crispata). That's all they eat. Will die if no Bryopsis. and +1 on the h202. kills most green colored algae.

 

[nanoreefer22]

I definitely want to get to the source of the problem, it's on one rock for the time being. Assuming this specific rock is leeching something into the water. This rock is a base piece and I can't/will not break down the rock work to take it out, so in tank treatment is the only option. I'm going to try removing manually and upping my husbandry to see if I can get ahead of it.

Have to pick up some wooden skewers later, found it works best for removing algae down to the rock. Stick it it the middle of the patch and then spin in
one direction. Pulls out a ton and none gets into the tank.

 

[btldreef]

I used tech m to rid of my bryopsis. Raised mag to over 1600 for 2 weeks got rid of all of it.
All corals were fine inverts too. Key is to raise slow and hold it there. This way no stress.

 

[rbtwo4]

lettuce nudibranch is hit or miss fix the problem dont find a bandaid. i went thru same crap and tried EVERYTHING nudis sea hares this that the other and nothing. until i tried raising my magnesium. that worked like a charm. but u dont want to do that so i found a thread on NR where some one used hydrogen peroxide and had b4 and after pics u will be amazed.

 

[nanoreefer22]

I actually saw that thread, but pulling things out to treat is out of the question sadly. I know that would be the best route, but I'll be battling in tank. I'll manually remove and lower feeding, etc and see where I am in a few weeks. If I have to, I'll try the MG at elevated levels.

 

[rbtwo4]

I used tech m to rid of my bryopsis. Raised mag to over 1600 for 2 weeks got rid of all of it.
All corals were fine inverts too. Key is to raise slow and hold it there. This way no stress.

+1 raise slowly maintain for a couple of weeks it worked for me and it never came back. if one little string gets lose in that tank while ur ripping it out it will attatch itself to a rock and u gonna go thru this whole exercise again.

 

[rbtwo4]

im not too sure if it has anything to do with ur feeding. if u recently added a frag to ur tank thats where it most likely came from i could be wrong.

 

[grknyer]

lettuce nudibranch is hit or miss fix the problem dont find a bandaid. i went thru same crap and tried EVERYTHING nudis sea hares this that the other and nothing. until i tried raising my magnesium. that worked like a charm. but u dont want to do that so i found a thread on NR where some one used hydrogen peroxide and had b4 and after pics u will be amazed.

The Dreaded Diablo Weed !!! I remember when you had it!!! Thank God I never had it and never will!! Best of luck Kris!

 

[nanoreefer22]

It was actually on some rock that I got when I purchased my set up. At first it was one tiny piece, then it was 3 strands, then a little group, then more and more and more.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Elevating Mg it is

 

[nanoreefer22]

Mg is already around 1400, so it should be pretty easy to get it up to 1600ppm or so.

Wonder how much product I should order...

 

[strgazr27]

Hydrogen peroxide does not always work and didn't for me. What did work was raising mg slowly to about 1700-1800. No I'll effects on tank or inhabitants. If anything Cal and Alk are easier to balance.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Did you use kent marine tech M or something else?

 

[rbtwo4]

Kent m I used.

 

[strgazr27]

Tech M is the only Mg additive that works. Leads me to think it's not the actual Mg doing the job but something in the M. Either way it works and the tank is more stable.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Kent is order. Ordered a gallon just to be safe.

 

[btldreef]

I believe there might be a A specific agent in the the tech m that coats the "weed" and suffocates it.
Oh and I have a fox face that does actually eat it.

 

[Paolissimo]

Kent is order. Ordered a gallon just to be safe.

Any updates on your problem?