Re: Bryopsis-How to get rid of it.

by Rockman386 on Thu 16 Feb 2012, 9:58 pm

Maybe take that piece out? and clean it, or leave it out. It was not a piece of live rock, thats why it was on the bottom. There is traces of it on other rocks, but it does not hardly grow on those. I plucked what I could out when I did a water change.

by matt_longview on Thu 16 Feb 2012, 10:05 pm

If it wouldn't be difficult it wouldn't hurt to remove just that one. Also... you might have low flow in that area so your ditritus is settling there. Possibly a tiny nano powerhead sending some flow that direction.

by Rockman386 on Thu 16 Feb 2012, 10:18 pm

I have a powerhead in that direction. There should be plenty of flow. Maybe if my slug dont eat it I will remove that rock. I believe its one of my larger base rocks. Crying or Very sad

by Rockman386 on Sun 19 Feb 2012, 3:57 pm

I got a sea hare today. Let you guys know if he eats it. He will eat it! or he is going to starve. LOL

by J.Davis on Sun 19 Feb 2012, 4:07 pm

Got my fingers crossed for ya.

by Rockman386 on Sun 19 Feb 2012, 4:19 pm

He's been in there about 20 minutes and has eaten some already. Lets hope he finish's the job.

by Rockman386 on Sun 19 Feb 2012, 5:03 pm

Here is a pic of it.

by DonnieP on Sun 19 Feb 2012, 6:07 pm

That thing is so ugly its cute! I think he will take care of it for you but its still a band aid, you need to find out whats feeding the Bryopsis. What did your Wife think of the Sea Hare?

by Yeti on Sun 19 Feb 2012, 6:36 pm

Mrs Y would love to have one in her tank, but it's the problem of keeping it fit and healthy in her small system.

Maybe we should all put some money into a pot when the next meeting happens, and buy a ETAK Hare that can carouse the tanks as and when needed!

by Rockman386 on Sun 19 Feb 2012, 7:58 pm

DonnieP wrote:That thing is so ugly its cute! I think he will take care of it for you but its still a band aid, you need to find out whats feeding the Bryopsis. What did your Wife think of the Sea Hare?

She thought it was weird looking. I like it, the thing is huge!

by ritter678 on Sun 19 Feb 2012, 8:02 pm

Yeti wrote:

Maybe we should all put some money into a pot when the next meeting happens, and buy a ETAK Hare that can carouse the tanks as and when needed!

I tried that with mine and had no takers. It ate all the algae and disappeared. I thought sure someone would take it but I had no replies and deleted the post when I couldn't find it anymore.

by Rockman386 on Mon 20 Feb 2012, 12:01 pm

I can tell you the sea hare likes red slime algae. I always get just a tiny bit where I dont have good flow, and he just finished that. He still hasn't finished the Bryopsis. If he doesnt, I have some salt waiting for him. LOL

by grawlfang on Mon 20 Feb 2012, 3:03 pm

LOL, I cant seem to get rid of my algae yet, going to be placing an order with liveaquaria for about 30 snails, shrimp and some other items I was at $97 affraid

and stopped as the total was climbing fast Smile

. it was just to see what it would cost me on payday to order.. I am going to wait until it gets a little warmer so fish will travel better I hope.

by Rockman386 on Mon 20 Feb 2012, 8:30 pm

This sea hare would probably take care of most. He still hasnt taken care of the Bryopsis. He ate a little of it, but not even a 1/4 of it. That was when I first put him in. He hasnt touched any of it since. Sad

by matt_longview on Mon 20 Feb 2012, 8:44 pm

1/4 in two days is nothing to be sad about! :-)

by Rockman386 on Mon 20 Feb 2012, 9:23 pm

matt_longview wrote:1/4 in two days is nothing to be sad about! :-)

OK OK, I'll give him a little more time. Smile

by Rockman386 on Tue 21 Feb 2012, 9:09 am

Great News everyone. I looked in my tank this morning, and most of it is gone (about 70%)! I was a little nervous at first, but it's going to work. That was a good call, I appreciate the help. Thanks for the HELP! Very Happy

by matt_longview on Tue 21 Feb 2012, 9:18 am

Sweet! :-)

by grawlfang on Tue 21 Feb 2012, 9:23 am

Grats on the sea hare.

by Rockman386 on Fri 24 Feb 2012, 11:11 am

Just wanted to tell everyone that the sea hare is Amazing! The Bryopsis is 90% gone. He will eat and clean up any algae you have in your tank. He blows away any crab or snail. He's a one man cleaning crew! cheers