green growth in sump

[wapparia]

Hi could someone please help me to identify this green moss that has grown on my rock please. It is in my sump and I currently have light on 24/7 to help my chaeto grow.

It seems to trap air and when I disturb it the bubbles rise to top so I am hoping it isnt bubble algae. My tank has just finished cycling last week and I have just added cleaner shrimp red leg and 3 chromis

 

[David S]

What ever it is I wouldn't worry,let it grow in the sump thats what its used for!!

 

[Sniperhank]

Looks like bubble...but it is in your sump, who cares.

 

[wapparia]

When you disturb bubble algae do the bubbles go to the top of the water and burst. I would have thought they would just float around

 

[joy13]

Whatever is in your sump can get to the display tank I would worry about it. Does it come off in sheets like cyano or is it bristly like a brillo pad. Try and identify it before you say well at least it isn't in my display tank ReefCleaners.org | Clean Up Crews and Macro Algae - Nuisance Algae ID Guide

 

[Feelthereefer]

What light is on your sump and your sump lights should be on when tank lights are off..

 

[wapparia]

Hi thanks for replying. It comes off as a sheet and under it is hair algae. The bubbles escape rise to top and burst. After looking at the link I am confident it is calothrix. The light came with the tank and it is a yz-15w. D-hg. Water plant aquarium light. I think I have over done the light by leaving it on 24/7 for last month. How long should a sump light be left on to allow the chaeto to grow. Thanx for replying I appreciate your help

 

[Feelthereefer]

All you need is a regular lightbulb daylight and the light should be on when your main tank lights are off so if your main lights are on from 10 to 8 then your sump is on from 8 to 10.. also that will help the ph swing a bit as well

 

[David S]

Whatever is in your sump can get to the display tank I would worry about it. Does it come off in sheets like cyano or is it bristly like a brillo pad. Try and identify it before you say well at least it isn't in my display tank ReefCleaners.org | Clean Up Crews and Macro Algae - Nuisance Algae ID Guide

one of my sumps has HA,red slime,black slime,chaeto and cyano but the dt is spotless,
I understand what you are saying but sumps aren't supposed to be pretty,algae's in your sumps help cut out competition for the nutrients in your system,leaving them in the sump will keep them out of your dt

 

[FTMMWS]

one of my sumps has HA,red slime,black slime,chaeto and cyano but the dt is spotless,
I understand what you are saying but sumps aren't supposed to be pretty,algae's in your sumps help cut out competition for the nutrients in your system,leaving them in the sump will keep them out of your dt

I agree ,,

 

[wapparia]

Thanx for all the feedback I appreciate the help.