green slime algae

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  1. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    i have a green slime type of algae simmilar to red slime but green what is it and what could i use to get rid of it i uped my CUC by 2 hermits and a netrite snail putting in 3 more hermits in by tommorow what elese should i get in there

    i have right now as my CUC

    7 BL hremits (10 by tommorow)
    1 mexican turbo (does'nt seem to toutch it)
    30-40 cerith snails
     
    Damsels R Cool, Feb 3, 2009
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  2. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    I've never heard of green slime algae. If it is anything like red slime algae (cyanobacteria), than increased flow should do the trick. May as well give it a shot.
     
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  3. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    ok i'll try to post some pictures later
     
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  4. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    Cyano can come in green as easily as it is red. From what I understand, the color it takes will be an effect of the color spectrum bulbs you are using.
    Figure out where your excess nutrients are coming from, and increase your water circulation a little more and it should help take care of the problem.
     
    tigermike74, Feb 4, 2009
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