help with this algaes pls

Discussion in 'Algae' started by kingterra, May 20, 2009.

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  1. kingterra

    kingterra Skunk Shrimp

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    what kind of algae are this are they good or bad?[​IMG]
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    kingterra, May 20, 2009
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  2. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    the first one is coralline, the rest are nothing to worry about - snails wil keep your rocks clean!
     
    phoenixhieghts, May 20, 2009
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  3. kingterra

    kingterra Skunk Shrimp

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    bump bump
     
    kingterra, May 21, 2009
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  4. phoenix cat

    phoenix cat Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    they both look like corline to me... theres many colors. they are good :)
    keep up on the tank and it will do well
    happy reefing :D
     
    phoenix cat, May 21, 2009
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  5. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Hi Kingterra

    both look like coralline , red and green, neither are bad, at present
    coralline can be a pest later when it grows on your glass, powerheads etc and can clog up overflows if you dont keep those areas clear

    Steve
     
    steve wright, May 21, 2009
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  6. Johnnie Mac

    Johnnie Mac Bristle Worm

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    Ditto, Couldn't have said it better myself....
     
    Johnnie Mac, May 21, 2009
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