Cyano only on macro algae?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by SPLzero, Sep 21, 2009.

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  1. SPLzero

    SPLzero Astrea Snail

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    Ive got some macro algae that came on one of my live rocks. the cyano it seems to only be growing on the macro algae (i think its macro algae).

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    Im going to take it out and scrub it down one of these days.
     
    SPLzero, Sep 21, 2009
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  2. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Yep thats macro. You should be able to blow the cyano right off of it with a power head.
     
    mikejrice, Sep 21, 2009
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  3. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    +1 to a macro, (likely a pest macro), cyano is epiphytic meaning it likes to grow on things. algae is a prime target
     
    johnmaloney, Sep 22, 2009
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  4. SPLzero

    SPLzero Astrea Snail

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    Its strange because i have a koralia 4 blowing on it. my cyano likes to flap in the current.
     
    SPLzero, Sep 22, 2009
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