Couple questions

Sean (90 reef, fw rack sys)
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Couple questions Feb 8, 2016 16:34:34 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by Sean (90 reef, fw rack sys) on Feb 8, 2016 16:34:34 GMT -5

Ok. So I've got two questions. I'll try to keep it short. This plug has about 6 dragon eye zoas trying to grow on it. This is the only place the hair algae grows.

Do I ditch the plug or find a way to get the algae off.I have a blue tux urchin in the sump. Will he eat it? Any other ideas?

Second question is, what are these white appendages coming from my palys? Never seen this.

Last Edit: Feb 8, 2016 18:31:28 GMT -5 by Sean (90 reef, fw rack sys)

spotfin Senior Member Posts: 1,617	Couple questions Feb 8, 2016 21:34:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by spotfin on Feb 8, 2016 21:34:45 GMT -5 Try the urchin. Spaghetti worm maybe?

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Couple questions Feb 9, 2016 9:01:01 GMT -5 via Tapatalk fermentedhiker likes this

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Post by jasonandsarah on Feb 9, 2016 9:01:01 GMT -5

For the hair algae on the plug I'd try H202. I've used it on Zoa's many times and never lost a frag and always killed the algae. Do a 50/50 mix of 3% hydrogen peroxide and tank water for about 10 mins. Don't do more then 10 mins, but if the algae turns white you can take it out early. Light scrub with a tooth brush (trying to get the algae not the Zoa's) and wahhhlaaaa.... hope this helps.

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Post by Sean (90 reef, fw rack sys) on Feb 8, 2016 16:34:34 GMT -5

Post by spotfin on Feb 8, 2016 21:34:45 GMT -5

Post by ryansweatt2004 on Feb 9, 2016 4:59:35 GMT -5

Post by jasonandsarah on Feb 9, 2016 9:01:01 GMT -5