Nano-Reef.com Forums > What is this taking over my Zoa?

TriggerHappyDude

Nov 18 2009, 11:06 AM

What is this taking over my frag? Is it bad, good, how do I remove or kill it?
Yes there is a Zoa under there...

m'akoyPINOY

Nov 18 2009, 11:16 AM

it looks like some kind of purple macro algae!
man,you got nice camera,how about some macro shots?

TriggerHappyDude

Nov 18 2009, 11:20 AM

QUOTE (m'akoyPINOY @ Nov 18 2009, 10:16 AM)

it looks like some kind of purple macro algae!
man,you got nice camera,how about some macro shots?

I don't own a macro lens! Its on my list of wants...needs...desires...

So what do I do about this macro algae? How do I get it off my frag?

TriggerHappyDude

Nov 18 2009, 11:41 AM

I guess most consider it good...
http://nanoreef.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/blue-macroalgae/

But even when its taking over my Zoa?

m'akoyPINOY

Nov 18 2009, 11:46 AM

QUOTE (TriggerHappyDude @ Nov 18 2009, 11:20 AM)

I don't own a macro lens! Its on my list of wants...needs...desires...

So what do I do about this macro algae? How do I get it off my frag?

try pulling it out by tweezer!it's nice if you could put some in your sump!

TriggerHappyDude

Nov 18 2009, 11:49 AM

QUOTE (m'akoyPINOY @ Nov 18 2009, 10:46 AM)

try pulling it out by tweezer!it's nice if you could put some in your sump!

I did this before and it grew back...do I have to treat it like my hair and keep it maintained and short?

PoopCola

Nov 18 2009, 01:13 PM

QUOTE (TriggerHappyDude @ Nov 18 2009, 12:49 PM)

I did this before and it grew back...do I have to treat it like my hair and keep it maintained and short?

Propagate.

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