Is this bad algae?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by jdameli1, Dec 3, 2010.

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  1. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    [​IMG] it doesn't come off
     
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    jdameli1, Dec 3, 2010
    jdameli1, Dec 3, 2010
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    the green stuff its normal, don't worry about it. bad algae will protrude from the rock or form mats.
     
    sostoudt, Dec 3, 2010
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  3. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    I believe it may be Green Coraline.
     
    unclejed, Dec 3, 2010
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    +1, next comes pink/purple.
     
    Corailline, Dec 3, 2010
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  5. makeshiftcrew

    makeshiftcrew Gigas Clam

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    and thats ALWAYS good
     
    makeshiftcrew, Dec 3, 2010
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  6. gt40425hp

    gt40425hp Feather Duster

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    good stuff i wish mine will finaly change color . i like green corals but not green algae of course i keep moving the rock probly makeing it take longer to change
     
    gt40425hp, Dec 4, 2010
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  7. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Yay! Guess I'm doing something right
     
    jdameli1, Dec 5, 2010
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  8. alpha_03

    alpha_03 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    yep, you have a growing tank - congrats. In time it will grow to be a thing of natures perfection.
     
    alpha_03, Dec 5, 2010
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  9. Bermuda Reefer

    Bermuda Reefer Plankton

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    it is green coraline. purple will start to show up in little spots next and then grow over most of the green.
     
    Bermuda Reefer, Dec 14, 2010
    Bermuda Reefer, Dec 14, 2010
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