green algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by french4orlife, Feb 14, 2011.

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  1. french4orlife

    french4orlife Spaghetti Worm

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    in my 15g reef, Ive been getting some green algae on the glass...I clean it off daily, but by the next day it is already coming back...? anyone know what it is?
     
    french4orlife, Feb 14, 2011
    french4orlife, Feb 14, 2011
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  2. TROYBOY84

    TROYBOY84 Feather Duster

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    film algae, if you run gfo it will slow it down. totaly normal. get some snails.
     
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  3. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Agree with above. Also when's the last time you replaced bulbs?
     
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  4. french4orlife

    french4orlife Spaghetti Worm

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    What's gfo, and I changed my bulbs 3 weeks ago
     
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