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My reef has been overrun with Asparagopsis Taxiformis that was introduced on some live rock. It looked nice when confined originally, which is why I didn't nuke it with peroxide, but it quickly over took my reef. It spreads very fast by contact, spores, and any pieces that break off and reattach to rock.
Info here: http://www.flora.sa.gov.au/efsa/algae_revealed/pdf/Asparagopsis_taxiformis.pdf
anit77 recommended I confirm ID, and then proceed to treat with Fluconazole, which can be bought under the brand name "Reef Flux HD"
See here: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-flux-fluconazole-treatment-reefhd.html
I dosed per the recommended 1 capsule per 10 gallons total tank volume (regardless of actual water volume). Mix the contents of each capsule with tank water to dissolve as much as possible, and dump it into a high flow area of your sump, or in my case the return chamber of an AIO. You must stop all chemical filtration including carbon, biopellets, vodka, vinegar, etc. and additionally keep the skimmer off the first 3 days of treatment. Total treatment time is 2-3 weeks, and following this, perform a 30% water change. My tank is an Innovative Marine 30 Long, so I dosed 3 capsules of Reef Flux.
While I am only on day 3 of treatment, I can observe the algae already deteriorating. It also can be removed from rock with far less effort. I have attached pics from just before the treatment, and will update at 1 week increments.
Info here: http://www.flora.sa.gov.au/efsa/algae_revealed/pdf/Asparagopsis_taxiformis.pdf
anit77 recommended I confirm ID, and then proceed to treat with Fluconazole, which can be bought under the brand name "Reef Flux HD"
See here: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-flux-fluconazole-treatment-reefhd.html
I dosed per the recommended 1 capsule per 10 gallons total tank volume (regardless of actual water volume). Mix the contents of each capsule with tank water to dissolve as much as possible, and dump it into a high flow area of your sump, or in my case the return chamber of an AIO. You must stop all chemical filtration including carbon, biopellets, vodka, vinegar, etc. and additionally keep the skimmer off the first 3 days of treatment. Total treatment time is 2-3 weeks, and following this, perform a 30% water change. My tank is an Innovative Marine 30 Long, so I dosed 3 capsules of Reef Flux.
While I am only on day 3 of treatment, I can observe the algae already deteriorating. It also can be removed from rock with far less effort. I have attached pics from just before the treatment, and will update at 1 week increments.
