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Unread 04/19/2016, 08:10 PM   #1
deceptionONE
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glowing live rock

Hey guys

i have a few pieces of live rock that glow white under the blue LED
when all lights are on they are white too look at aswell

what is causing this to happen?
some type of algae?

thanks guys


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Unread 04/19/2016, 08:21 PM   #2
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pics?


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Unread 04/19/2016, 09:00 PM   #3
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I too have a lot of that all over my rocks and have not figured it out yet. Glows a beautiful deep red, absolutely amazing to look at.

Since I got a new camera I'll try getting some pictures of it.


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Unread 04/19/2016, 09:16 PM   #4
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i will upload picture as soon as i can


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Unread 04/20/2016, 07:19 AM   #5
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I have some red like you are talking about Dkuhlmann.


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Unread 04/20/2016, 09:52 AM   #6
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Ya, it's really awesome to look at. Kinda reminds me of lava


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