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06/15/2008, 09:08 PM
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Red Gunk abound
Can anyone help me identify this gunk?
Any help would be appreciated.
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Ave caesar! Morituri te salutamus Current Tank Info: 75 gal. glass, mixed reef/fish(SPS, LPS and softies), 2X150 MH w/130 watt actinic, Euro Reef RS80 Skimmer. DIY ATO w/Kalkwasser and 10 gal. DIY Fudge. DIY RODI system. |
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06/15/2008, 09:40 PM
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Cyano.
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Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043 |
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06/15/2008, 10:05 PM
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Looks like cyanobacteria, commonly called red slime algae.
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Tom Current Tank Info: Tank of the Month , November 2011 : 600gal integrated system: 3 display tanks (120 g, 90g, 89g),several frag/grow out tanks, macroalgae refugia, cryptic zones. 40+ fish, seahorses, sps,lps,leathers, zoanthidae and non photosynthetic corals. |
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06/15/2008, 10:12 PM
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Ya Cyano Bacteria.......You need to get that out as soon as you can. I use a turkey baster & suck it up.
ALSO....you need to use photobucket to post photos. Its all best for us to see & HELP us to help you
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If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW Last edited by Flipper62; 06/15/2008 at 10:19 PM. |
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06/15/2008, 10:12 PM
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06/15/2008, 10:13 PM
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Moved On
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06/15/2008, 10:47 PM
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There are some Chemicals that can get rid of the Cyano. BUT I Don't think its the best for the tank. I have Cyano in my tank....I use a turkey baster to suck it off.......So far...so good
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If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW |
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