What is this?

Dctrojan · 10/10/2013, 03:33 PM

Whats growing on my rock? Its a new tank approx 6 weeks old. Everythings healthy and within the right parameters.

Mtwreef · 10/10/2013, 03:59 PM

Pic??

Dctrojan · 10/10/2013, 05:17 PM

Sorry ,I completely forgot to upload the photo.

bundybass · 10/10/2013, 06:27 PM

All i can see is some algae.

steve76s · 10/10/2013, 06:34 PM

Looks like hair algae if I'm looking at the rock you are referring too

Dctrojan · 10/10/2013, 07:02 PM

Yes I am referring to the hair like algae. I was just wondering what I should do? Keep it?

Imjustgud · 10/10/2013, 07:50 PM

Definitely hair algae growing on the rock.

Reefmedic79 · 10/10/2013, 09:57 PM

Time to add a CUC.

apatz01 · 10/10/2013, 10:36 PM

I had that starting in my tank also. I got a few hemits and snails

Mtwreef · 10/11/2013, 05:41 PM

Get it under control now that stuff a real p.i.t.a

Dctrojan · 10/13/2013, 08:39 AM

What should I get? Ive got 4 turbo grazers and 5 hermit crab , 1 peppermint shrimp, 1 cleaner shrimp.
I really want something to clean the sand.
Maybe a starfish or brittle star? What would you recommend?

Dctrojan · 10/14/2013, 09:14 AM

Any recommendations im going to the LFS today

robotman · 10/15/2013, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dctrojan

What should I get? Ive got 4 turbo grazers and 5 hermit crab , 1 peppermint shrimp, 1 cleaner shrimp.
I really want something to clean the sand.
Maybe a starfish or brittle star? What would you recommend?

People would say sand sifting star but those really die out, a goby or blenny does wonders but youll get sand clouds here and there, but for that hair algae, those hermit crabs should be able to do the job

10/10/2013, 03:33 PM	#1
Dctrojan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Huntsville tx Posts: 231	What is this? Whats growing on my rock? Its a new tank approx 6 weeks old. Everythings healthy and within the right parameters.

10/10/2013, 06:34 PM	#5
steve76s Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 76	Looks like hair algae if I'm looking at the rock you are referring too __________________ If it's not broken, don't try to fix it!!!!!! Current Tank Info: 155 gl Bow front reef tank, 150lbs live sand, 175lbs live sand, mega 4 sump, 780w current pro reef lighting system, MTC HSA 250 W/ MAG 7, Yellow tang, Hyppo Tang, Six line Wrasse, 5 chromis, maroon clown, CUC, SPS/ LPS and Softies

10/10/2013, 07:50 PM	#7
Imjustgud Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 59	Definitely hair algae growing on the rock. __________________ 75 gal Mixed Reef using Algae Scrubber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon mixed reef

10/10/2013, 09:57 PM	#8
Reefmedic79 Life and Reef Saver Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tavares, Florida Posts: 6,202	Time to add a CUC. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>¸. ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> How much deeper would the ocean be if it didn't have sponges? P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sid Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder, 20L Sump, 10G Fuge, JBJ A.T.O, 4" Reef Octopus, DIY Stand & Canopy, RapidLED Dimmable 36 Kit on 3 6" MakersLED Heatsink, MP10es

10/10/2013, 03:59 PM	#2
Mtwreef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East Tn Posts: 65	Pic??

10/10/2013, 06:27 PM	#4
bundybass Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NE PA Posts: 79	All i can see is some algae.

10/10/2013, 07:02 PM	#6
Dctrojan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Huntsville tx Posts: 231	Yes I am referring to the hair like algae. I was just wondering what I should do? Keep it?

10/10/2013, 10:36 PM	#9
apatz01 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 22	I had that starting in my tank also. I got a few hemits and snails

10/11/2013, 05:41 PM	#10
Mtwreef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East Tn Posts: 65	Get it under control now that stuff a real p.i.t.a

10/13/2013, 08:39 AM	#11
Dctrojan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Huntsville tx Posts: 231	What should I get? Ive got 4 turbo grazers and 5 hermit crab , 1 peppermint shrimp, 1 cleaner shrimp. I really want something to clean the sand. Maybe a starfish or brittle star? What would you recommend?

10/14/2013, 09:14 AM	#12
Dctrojan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Huntsville tx Posts: 231	Any recommendations im going to the LFS today