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07-27-2002, 04:18 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: jupiter,florida
Posts: 13
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what is this stuff?
I have recently developed a purple leafy and purple bubble looking stuff in my tank. Is this an algae...good or bad? If bad, what might have caused it and how do I get rid of it? Thanks
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07-28-2002, 02:39 PM
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Governor
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: st.petersburg,Fl.
Posts: 1,513
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this is Cyano Bacteria
do a search for "Cyano" or "Red Slime" Search Page Its commonly due to a build up of nutrients. either A you feed to much or B you do not have a means of exporting...ie.. harvesting macro algea. |
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07-28-2002, 02:43 PM
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Governor
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: st.petersburg,Fl.
Posts: 1,513
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here is a pic of my sump which is also a fuge.
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07-28-2002, 02:57 PM
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Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
Posts: 13,135
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Hi deepsix!
As reefhead mentioned, the algae on teh top of the rock is cyano.
However I think the algae that you are referring to is in the center of the picture and the lower right hand corner. I'm not sure of the type however I had plenty of this growing in my tank and it is harmless, other than the rate it spreads. Actually, I liked it in my tank as it added some nice red coloration. Regards, Scott Z. |
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