Maiden's Hair Algae ?

[yellojello]

This hitchiked on this Zoa colony I bought. It wasn't visible when I first got it, but now its showing. It hasn't spread to any other rock, but just grows taller and only on this rock. Not too fast growing though. I try to trim it, or pluck it, but it's a little difficult being in between all the polyps. Any tips?

 

[GreshamH]

Not really, not much likes to eat it so manual removal is key. It hates copper FWIW

 

[GreshamH]

maybe a hydrogen peroxide dip?

 

[yellojello]

Thanks, I will give that a shot.

 

[sfboarders]

SIC colony of zoas Jimmy!

 

[tuberider]

maybe a hydrogen peroxide dip?

+1, works wonders, 5:1

 

[yellojello]

Just wanted to finish the thread... did a 5-7 min soak in 5:1 hydrogen peroxide. Maiden's Hair turned white in a day or two, and now all dead and off the rock on day three. Nice. All zoos look just as happy as before. Thanks for the tippss.

 

[sfboarders]

Glad to know it worked! Now hook me up with some zoos! :bigsmile: