Orange cyano?

schoch79 · 11/29/2014, 04:49 AM

Hi guys. I've set up numerous reef tanks and have seen the normal red/maroon, and green varieties of cyano but is there such a thing as orange cyano? I know its not diatoms and for that matter diatoms are more of a brown color. The patch I have is localized to a 2x3 inch section of only one rock and the color as best as I could describe it is a deep orange...almost like a ricordia orange but deeper, and it is growing like a thick mat/film like cyano would. I haven't tried touching it or trying to remove it so I cant tell you anything about texture or how easily it is removed but was hoping that before I stick my hands in the tank maybe someone would have some insight.....By the way the tank is newer...maybe 2-3 months old right now...give or take.

gone fishin · 11/29/2014, 06:13 AM

It is possible. I have had it before in a rust color. Good luck

11/29/2014, 04:49 AM	#1
schoch79 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: hegins,pa Posts: 1,071	Orange cyano? Hi guys. I've set up numerous reef tanks and have seen the normal red/maroon, and green varieties of cyano but is there such a thing as orange cyano? I know its not diatoms and for that matter diatoms are more of a brown color. The patch I have is localized to a 2x3 inch section of only one rock and the color as best as I could describe it is a deep orange...almost like a ricordia orange but deeper, and it is growing like a thick mat/film like cyano would. I haven't tried touching it or trying to remove it so I cant tell you anything about texture or how easily it is removed but was hoping that before I stick my hands in the tank maybe someone would have some insight.....By the way the tank is newer...maybe 2-3 months old right now...give or take. __________________ We'd better get back, 'cause it'll be dark soon, and they mostly come at night... mostly.

11/29/2014, 06:13 AM	#2
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	It is possible. I have had it before in a rust color. Good luck __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT