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09/18/2006, 09:55 AM
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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. |
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09/18/2006, 10:20 AM
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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.
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09/18/2006, 11:34 AM
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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.
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09/18/2006, 12:56 PM
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thanks guys!
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