Clove polyps question

[Antman]

Hello all My Clove polyps are not doing well and look like they have some algae growing on them .
is there anything I should do to bring them back and get better growth ? Coral dip them ? soft toothbrush any thoughts ?

[mcgyvr]

reduce phosphates and or nitrates to reduce/eliminate algae issues...

[Antman]

Phos at 0.01 Nitrate at 1.5

[mcgyvr]

Phos at 0.01 Nitrate at 1.5

Likely not correct..
Your rocks are all green man..
How old is the tank?

[Antman]

Test was done by aquamedicwatertesting.com
Tank is about year and a half old

[mcgyvr]

Yeah well with green rocks I doubt thats a true/useful number..

Many claim the algae "consumes it" so quick from the water that the tests don't give a valid or useful number..

Do you run GFO?
Might want to look into that..

[AlSimmons]

How does everything else in your tank look? FWIW these things have always been real temperamental for me. I wouldn't dip them or use a brush just yet, but you might want to find them a new spot for a couple weeks or so and see how they respond. (more light/flow)

[Antman]

Yeah well with green rocks I doubt thats a true/useful number..

Many claim the algae "consumes it" so quick from the water that the tests don't give a valid or useful number..

Do you run GFO?
Might want to look into that..


I do Run HCGFO in a reactor

[Antman]

Everything else is doing fine

[JammyBirch]

Id move them to a medium to high flow area.

[scubadan206]

Honestly I'd be thankful. Clove polyps are considered a pest by many reefers as they have a large tenancy to take over everything.
To each his own.....:hmm4: