algae improving

Discussion in 'Algae' started by HORTON16, Jul 6, 2008.

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  1. HORTON16

    HORTON16 Sea Dragon

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    I reduced my lights by 2 hours and I added carbon.

    I have noticed my algae is slowly clearing up

    I have also noticed some red algae is this good or bad?
     
    HORTON16, Jul 6, 2008
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  2. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Red algae... May want to increase your flow...
     
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  3. HORTON16

    HORTON16 Sea Dragon

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    I will have to wait for my new tank to do that I dont want to add a stronger powerhead to this tank
     
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  4. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    You have a nano cube right??
     
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    What kind of red algae? Can you take a pic? Luna
     
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  6. HORTON16

    HORTON16 Sea Dragon

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    aquapod

    I dont have a camera right now so I cant take a pic

    its hard red algae let me see if i can find a pic somewhere online
     
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  7. HORTON16

    HORTON16 Sea Dragon

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    i just took a pic with my phone i have to upload it
     
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    HORTON16 Sea Dragon

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  9. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    maybe cyno? I just had an outbreak and it looked similar to that in the initial stage
     
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  10. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    If its red hard and not slimely, its red coraline algae, which is good. Luna
     
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