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04-10-2007, 01:40 AM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: nebraska
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Macro Algae?
I bought sum of the algae u buy for filtrtion! they had bundles at petco for $2! so i figured i couldnt go wrong. its about softball balls size. wondering what its actully called and if there a special to take care of it?
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04-10-2007, 10:56 AM
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Location: Otterburn Park, Quebec
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Re: Macro Algae?
can you describe it a bit better, could be almost anything. Got a pic maybe?
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04-11-2007, 01:16 AM
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Just Moved In
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Re: Macro Algae?
my camera broke but its a dark green, looks like angel hair noodles, and about a softball size bundle
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04-11-2007, 02:37 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Gulf Coast of MS
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Re: Macro Algae?
Chaetomorpha sp. is what it sounds like you are describing.
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04-11-2007, 10:48 AM
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Re: Macro Algae?
I agree with the description sounding like chaeto. This algae likes strong lighting, and should be placed in an area of high flow; flow that will keep it tumbling like tumbleweeds.
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