Bryopsis algae

[Showa]

Hi guys, i have problem controlling Bryopsis algae.. Pls help me. Its growing all over my tank. I m using a DSB. I have tried large water change, its has been ard for abt 6mths. Thank you inadvance for those giving me fast reply. Thank you.


pH 7.6-8.1
Temp 25-26
dkh 8
cal 300ppm
no2 0
no3 0

[Showa]

Sorry to add that my tank is 4yrs old now 150gal. I only have tis problem 6mths ago untill now.
Fishes : 1 Powder blue
1 Black ocellaris
2 Six lines
1 Green Chromis

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Bryopsis is a tough algae to control. Increasing the export of nitrogen and phosphorus from the aquarium is about all that I can suggest, other than asking around to see what organisms may be most likely to eat it.

These articles will help with the nutrient reduction:


Phosphate Issues
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/sept2002/chem.htm

Nitrate Issues
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/august2003/chem.htm

[Boomer]

You may want to read this by Horge

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=167632&highlight=Bryopsis