Algae ID please

abugs1985 · 09/18/2006, 09:55 AM

Hey guys. I'm Cycling out my 90 gal tank now...it's been up for about 5 weeks cycling with nothing but 90 lbs of LR and a good 4 inch sand bed. All the water params are great so far, no problems there. I started noticing a weird growth on the rocks and on top of the sand bed about a week ago. Did a little research online but that didn't work out too well. Was just wondering if I can get an ID of the type of algae, or whatever else it might be, thats in my tank. It's kind of maroonish-brown and it looks like there are air bubbles forming in it...any ideas? Thanks!

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sorry for the poor picture quality. My little digital sucks for tank pics.

saltycreefer · 09/18/2006, 10:20 AM

cyanobacteria.could be low circulation and nutrients in your cycling tank causing it. blow it off with a turkey baster and correct your circulation. if it still proliferates after your cycle, monitor your phosphate and nitrate lvels closely. you can also use a product called red slime remover to kill it off.

tkenm377 · 09/18/2006, 11:34 AM

and if those don't work, get as much out as you can by hand or turkey baster and do alot of big water changes.

abugs1985 · 09/18/2006, 12:56 PM

thanks guys!

09/18/2006, 09:55 AM	#1
abugs1985 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 193	Algae ID please Hey guys. I'm Cycling out my 90 gal tank now...it's been up for about 5 weeks cycling with nothing but 90 lbs of LR and a good 4 inch sand bed. All the water params are great so far, no problems there. I started noticing a weird growth on the rocks and on top of the sand bed about a week ago. Did a little research online but that didn't work out too well. Was just wondering if I can get an ID of the type of algae, or whatever else it might be, thats in my tank. It's kind of maroonish-brown and it looks like there are air bubbles forming in it...any ideas? Thanks! http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/...4172algae3.JPG sorry for the poor picture quality. My little digital sucks for tank pics.

09/18/2006, 10:20 AM	#2
saltycreefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fairfield,CT Posts: 1,696	cyanobacteria.could be low circulation and nutrients in your cycling tank causing it. blow it off with a turkey baster and correct your circulation. if it still proliferates after your cycle, monitor your phosphate and nitrate lvels closely. you can also use a product called red slime remover to kill it off. __________________ I love being a turtle!!! Current Tank Info: Got out of tanks for a little while.

09/18/2006, 11:34 AM	#3
tkenm377 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 104	and if those don't work, get as much out as you can by hand or turkey baster and do alot of big water changes.

09/18/2006, 12:56 PM	#4
abugs1985 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 193	thanks guys!