Attack of the fuzzy purple stuff

AMW · 10/16/2009, 07:32 PM

About a week ago I noticed a growth of what I thought was coralline algae growing on the sandbed of my tank. This purple fuzz gradually began to spread, and even though it brings a vivid purple color to the tank, I am guessing this may soon become a problem. What the heck is this fuzzy purple stuff on my sandbed??? All feedback is welcome!

username in use · 10/16/2009, 07:42 PM

pic?

ludnix · 10/16/2009, 07:53 PM

Sounds like cyanobacteria.

AMW · 10/16/2009, 11:00 PM

Yep, you are correct Ludnix. It is cynobacteria. Below is a good article on cynobacteria. http://netclub.athiel.com/cyano/cyanos2.htm
Right now I have to get back to the tank to intervene with this cyno outbreak...

10/16/2009, 07:32 PM	#1
AMW Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 131	Attack of the fuzzy purple stuff About a week ago I noticed a growth of what I thought was coralline algae growing on the sandbed of my tank. This purple fuzz gradually began to spread, and even though it brings a vivid purple color to the tank, I am guessing this may soon become a problem. What the heck is this fuzzy purple stuff on my sandbed??? All feedback is welcome!

10/16/2009, 07:42 PM	#2
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	pic? __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

10/16/2009, 07:53 PM	#3
ludnix Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,031	Sounds like cyanobacteria. __________________ -Eric Sutter Current Tank Info: 14g Biocube

10/16/2009, 11:00 PM	#4
AMW Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 131	Yep, you are correct Ludnix. It is cynobacteria. Below is a good article on cynobacteria. http://netclub.athiel.com/cyano/cyanos2.htm Right now I have to get back to the tank to intervene with this cyno outbreak...