Green Algae in Sandbed

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  1. yellowbellied

    yellowbellied Plankton

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    Tried scooping the stuff off, tried suctioning off. It just comes back. Also, on the corners of the tank, theres a dark brown coloration in the sand. Any idea on how to rid these things?
     

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  2. CharlotteReefer

    CharlotteReefer Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I would say bacteria
     
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    CharlotteReefer Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What kind of water do you use?
     
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  4. yellowbellied

    yellowbellied Plankton

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    I use RO water. Same water I've been using for 2 years now. I started my tank in June 2010. This green stuff started I think back in October or November.
     
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  5. CharlotteReefer

    CharlotteReefer Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Slimy??

    I would say Cyano
     
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  6. yellowbellied

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    i wouldn't say slimy, just that it looks like pieces of seaweed when i took it out.
     
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  7. CharlotteReefer

    CharlotteReefer Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Look up Cyano, thats what it looks like to me. Im no expert though, someone else will tell you for sure but its a good start. It also could be caused by your lights being on too long
     
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    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Not cyno. I had this once on my 8g nano. Same place too. I used a razor blade to scrape it and airline tubing to siphon it out.
     
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  9. Corailline

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Looks like Blue/Green Cyanobacteria to me as well.
     
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