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06/20/2012, 06:07 AM
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Deep purple Coralline or cyano
I have changed my lights and have noticed that the Coralline algae growing in my tank has become a darker purple could this be cyano? when I take a tooth brush to the rock or background it doesn't come off at all.
I have read alot of threads were people advise the difference between Coralline and cyano is that cyano will come off the rock easily, |
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06/20/2012, 07:03 AM
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If it doesn't brush off then it's coraline.
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06/20/2012, 07:12 AM
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Cyano is slimy and more like a blanket on the rocks. You can waft it off and suck it up easily with a siphon vac.
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06/20/2012, 08:57 AM
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Cyano is also red/maroon. Sounds like you're good to go!
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