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Discussion in 'Algae' started by gfunk823, Mar 26, 2009.

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  1. gfunk823

    gfunk823 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    i have disgusting black algea growing in my tank is it because there is sunlight constantly hitting it while the t5 is on ?:confused:
     
    gfunk823, Mar 26, 2009
    gfunk823, Mar 26, 2009
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  2. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Sunlight can be a cause of algae. Try to post a picture so we can see what it is. Also post your water parameters and feeding schedule. It might by cynobacteria.
     
    GuitarMan89, Mar 26, 2009
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  3. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    Black algae is usually turf algae, same stuff one can find in turf scrubber filters.
     
    tigermike74, Mar 26, 2009
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  4. gfunk823

    gfunk823 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    ill post a picture asap
     
    gfunk823, Mar 26, 2009
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  5. SantaMonica

    SantaMonica Fire Shrimp

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    The darker the algae, the higher the nutrients are in the water.
     
    SantaMonica, Mar 30, 2009
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