New algae identification please

[FJ_M3]

Tank has been up and running for a couple months. Seems I have a new algae growing in my tank. It looks like polyester and tan in color. It seems only to be growing on my manzanita branches. When I first introduced the branches it grew a white mold looking algae but I researched and found that it would clear up in 2-3 weeks which it did. Now some time later I have this and it seems to be growing rapidly. Anyone know what it is and/or can tell me how to get rid of it. Any help is appreciated.

[ImACoolguy]

Hair algae?


Caleb

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[FJ_M3]

Originally Posted by ImACoolguy

Hair algae?


Caleb

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I thought the same but the tan color and texture is kinda throwing me off. I hair hair algae in a previous tank and it seems to grow everywhere. Even in my filtration. This looks a bit different. Unless there are different types maybe?

[P220]

Rhizoclonium?

[FJ_M3]

Originally Posted by P220

Rhizoclonium?

I think you're correct. Now how the heck to get rid of it

[P220]

I had it in a 5 gal tank that had diy CO2, and i guess too bright of light, which threw off its fert balance... so I took the easy way out, and got a dimmer bulb, and it went away as fast as it showed up

[FJ_M3]

Originally Posted by P220

I had it in a 5 gal tank that had diy CO2, and i guess too bright of light, which threw off its fert balance... so I took the easy way out, and got a dimmer bulb, and it went away as fast as it showed up

Hmmm ok thank you for the advice

[Fresh2o]

I had something similar. Long flowing golden brown strands. Went on vacation for 8 days. Lights are on a timer but accidentally left it in the ON position before I left.
I pulled as much as I could off and resumed the normal lighting schedule.


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