Is this algae on the GSP?

[Al.B]

I got this GSP yesterday and I don’t remember seeing any green while dipping and mounting. Today it has some green on the surface, is this what gsp looks like on the surface or algae? I have no algae in my 1 month old tank.

 

[JonnyJ]

Yes, that appears to be an algae or residue of some algae you may have killed or annoyed from the dip. What did you dip the coral in?

Nonetheless, GSP is very hardy and normally does a good job of fighting off algae. I suggest assisting by blowing it off with a turkey baster daily or every couple of days and making sure you don’t have any water parameter issues that may contribute to algae growth, such as high phosphates.

Also, your tank is very young and algae blooms should be expected.

 

[JonnyJ]

Yes, that appears to be an algae or residue of some algae you may have killed or annoyed from the dip. What did you dip the coral in?

Nonetheless, GSP is very hardy and normally does a good job of fighting off algae. I suggest assisting by blowing it off with a turkey baster daily or every couple of days and making sure you don’t have any water parameter issues that may contribute to algae growth, such as high phosphates.

Also, your tank is very young and algae blooms should be expected.

Posted the reply early.

I’ve had good luck using peroxide dips to address algae, however, you would need to research the “appropriate” mixture for soft corals (it has been some time since I’ve needed to treat).

 

[BuckChoklit]

i have used a soft bristle toothbrush in the past to get the stuff off if the baster wasnt enough.

 

[Timfish]

Yes, it's algae and sorry to burst you bubble but you definitley have algae in your system. As this GSP is new and your system is new I'd minimize brushing it off to just once or twice a week and to minimize interupting it's feeding wait until light shut off.

 

[Wick]

yup, im fighting this in my tank atm as well. sucks.