Alge ID

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by kdneo, Sep 21, 2009.

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  1. kdneo

    kdneo Fire Shrimp

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    What is it and how do I get rid of it?

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    kdneo, Sep 21, 2009
    kdneo, Sep 21, 2009
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  2. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    looks like cyano. Make sure your tank has a lot of flow without any deadspots....that will help. You can siphon it off in the meantime. Not sure of the ultimate fix. I do believe this algae feeds off of nitrates.
     
    mattheuw1, Sep 21, 2009
    mattheuw1, Sep 21, 2009
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  3. subs

    subs Astrea Snail

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    i had this aswell i just killed the lights for a week and it all died
     
    subs, Sep 22, 2009
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  4. kdneo

    kdneo Fire Shrimp

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    good deal, will give that a try!
     
    kdneo, Sep 22, 2009
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  5. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    +1 to cyano. taking the lights off will kill it, but the nutrients will remain and it is likely to come back. better to beat it.
     
    johnmaloney, Sep 22, 2009
    johnmaloney, Sep 22, 2009
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