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03/28/2006, 07:52 PM
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Grey/Black algae!
I was wondering if anyone has ever encountered black/gray hair algae. I set up my tank again about three months ago. Just recently a friend asked me to hold his emperor angel for him until he relocates. Since the addition, i have had these breakouts of dark gray algae on the sandbed. It cover 3/4 of my sb. I have never read or heard about this so if anyone has experience with this please let me know.
Thanks. params are all measuring in the acceptable ranges. ph - 8.2 ammonia - 0 nitrate - 0 not sure about the rest right now.
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03/28/2006, 11:00 PM
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Location: Daly City, CA
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Sounds like cynobacteria. Good waterflow and protein skimming helps to eliminate the problem. If your bulbs are older than 6 months, that could also contribute to the growth of cyno on your sandbed.
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03/29/2006, 04:43 PM
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Could be Cyano but has anyone ever seen black cyano???!
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