Whar algae is this?

skyrye7 · 08/31/2013, 08:29 AM

Anyone know what algae is this?

I noticed a lot of clear mini air bubbles on the rocks and then this dark green algae start creeping up on the rocks...

Is this cyanobacteria?

How do I overcome this type of algae?

Dmorty217 · 08/31/2013, 08:42 AM

With the bubbles it maybe cyano, does it grow in other places like the sand bed?

skyrye7 · 08/31/2013, 08:54 AM

sandbed is clean so it's only on the rocks...

cloak · 08/31/2013, 09:15 AM

Does it come off the rocks fairly easy? It looks kind of like turf algae to me. The bubbles you were seeing were most likely oxygen being produced through photosynthesis. Check this out.

http://www.reefcleaners.org/index.ph...d=54&Itemid=60

Cloudburst2000 · 08/31/2013, 09:17 AM

I agree with cloak. It looks alot like green turf algae. That was my first guess.

skyrye7 · 09/01/2013, 02:38 AM

would sea urchin or fighting conch help in combating it?

Hzuiel · 09/01/2013, 03:00 AM

I've heard urchins will do a little too good of a job, like eating all the coraline off of your rocks.

skyrye7 · 09/01/2013, 08:53 AM

I sent the photos to ReefCleaners and they advised me that the algae are green coraline algae which would change colours in no time...

08/31/2013, 08:29 AM	#1
skyrye7 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 129	Whar algae is this? Anyone know what algae is this? I noticed a lot of clear mini air bubbles on the rocks and then this dark green algae start creeping up on the rocks... Is this cyanobacteria? How do I overcome this type of algae?

08/31/2013, 08:42 AM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	With the bubbles it maybe cyano, does it grow in other places like the sand bed? __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

08/31/2013, 08:54 AM	#3
skyrye7 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 129	sandbed is clean so it's only on the rocks...

08/31/2013, 09:15 AM	#4
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	Does it come off the rocks fairly easy? It looks kind of like turf algae to me. The bubbles you were seeing were most likely oxygen being produced through photosynthesis. Check this out. http://www.reefcleaners.org/index.ph...d=54&Itemid=60

08/31/2013, 09:17 AM	#5
Cloudburst2000 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,485	I agree with cloak. It looks alot like green turf algae. That was my first guess.

09/01/2013, 02:38 AM	#6
skyrye7 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 129	would sea urchin or fighting conch help in combating it?

09/01/2013, 03:00 AM	#7
Hzuiel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 344	I've heard urchins will do a little too good of a job, like eating all the coraline off of your rocks.

09/01/2013, 08:53 AM	#8
skyrye7 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 129	I sent the photos to ReefCleaners and they advised me that the algae are green coraline algae which would change colours in no time...