Black algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by fishfanatic198, Feb 14, 2012.

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  1. fishfanatic198

    fishfanatic198 Plankton

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    Dunno what this stuff is its black or a real deep purple. Has bubbles of gas in it and smells rotten. Never seen it before just a small bit in my sump. Pulled it of course but has any1 had sumthin like I'm describing?

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    fishfanatic198, Feb 14, 2012
    fishfanatic198, Feb 14, 2012
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  2. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Sounds like cyano bacteria. Can't tell for sure w/o pics.
     
    reefmonkey, Feb 14, 2012
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  3. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    I would agree on cyano. Sometimes it's so dark green or dark red it looks black.
     
    SushiGirl, Feb 15, 2012
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  4. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    I agree on the cyano. Need more flow or less nutrients or a combo of that.
     
    coylee_17, Feb 15, 2012
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  5. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    It's very common in new tanks. I'm assuming new tank by the join date.
     
    SushiGirl, Feb 15, 2012
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