pink patches on sand

Sandwiched · 07/21/2011, 08:03 PM

I have some pink stuff growing on my sand, I don't have a pic right now but will post one later. I've heard it might be cyano? I know it can't be coralline because that usually grows on rocks and glass. Would anyone be of any assistance?

papagimp · 07/21/2011, 08:13 PM

When you post that picture, go ahead and post your current water parameters and tank specs. Always a good idea to assist those doing the assisting. Could be cyno but really need a pic.

thegrun · 07/21/2011, 09:32 PM

It's likely cyno. Increased flow often helps slow it down, but cyno pops up in most new tanks.

07/21/2011, 08:03 PM	#1
Sandwiched Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 56	pink patches on sand I have some pink stuff growing on my sand, I don't have a pic right now but will post one later. I've heard it might be cyano? I know it can't be coralline because that usually grows on rocks and glass. Would anyone be of any assistance?

07/21/2011, 08:13 PM	#2
papagimp COMAS Rocks! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 8,185 Blog Entries: 2	When you post that picture, go ahead and post your current water parameters and tank specs. Always a good idea to assist those doing the assisting. Could be cyno but really need a pic. __________________ 58g Softie & 75g Stoney Member, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society Current Tank Info: 58g Mixed Reef Project - Started June 2011

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07/21/2011, 09:32 PM	#3
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	It's likely cyno. Increased flow often helps slow it down, but cyno pops up in most new tanks.