Deep Red Coralline or Cyano?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by ducktales, Oct 28, 2009.

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  1. WuWu

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    i have some too i thought it might be cyano so my LFS said to scratch it with ur fingernail if it comes off its cyano if not its coraline
     
    WuWu, Oct 28, 2009
    WuWu, Oct 28, 2009
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  2. TritonsGarden

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    Here is red coraline. Texture is just like purple coraline. Takes quite of bit of pressure to get it off. Cyano will rub off very easily and peel off like a rubber glove.

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    TritonsGarden, Oct 28, 2009
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  3. johnmaloney

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    then it is cyano...
     
    johnmaloney, Nov 1, 2009
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