do I need to worry about this algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by GAZBO, Feb 28, 2009.

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  1. GAZBO

    GAZBO Fire Shrimp

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    I have many tank janitors but nothing touches this brownish short hair like algae growing in low light and under rocks with no light. I dont know if it something i should be worried about and if there is something that might eat it. It isn't anywhere there is direct light
     
    GAZBO, Feb 28, 2009
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  2. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Hard to tell without a pic
     
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  3. GAZBO

    GAZBO Fire Shrimp

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    algae.jpg here is the best i can do for a pic.
     
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  4. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    is your tank cycling? does not look like algae but beneficial forams and the like... hard to tell though.
     
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  5. GAZBO

    GAZBO Fire Shrimp

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    NO but it just got done cycling in mid. Jan. but the algae bloom did not last long. if you click on the pic you will be able to zoom in and get a better look at it I dont think it bad but want to make sure:)
     
    GAZBO, Mar 1, 2009
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  6. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I would say nothing to worry about. They look like forams or something like nano said.
     
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  7. GAZBO

    GAZBO Fire Shrimp

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    What are forams?
     
    GAZBO, Mar 1, 2009
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  8. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    Looks exactly like the fungus I had/have in my 150G tank. Mine overtook my entire tank and crashed it. Keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't spread.
     
    tigermike74, Mar 2, 2009
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  9. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    I don't know where they are seeing Forams, I didn't see any. It does resemble a fungus or the lacy fan coral but I am unsure.
     
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  10. GAZBO

    GAZBO Fire Shrimp

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    how did it over run your tank? and how did it crash it? what to watch out for? like I said its only in low light or no light areas of the tank.
     
    GAZBO, Mar 21, 2009
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