Is this an algae?

I bought these rocks from a friend and they had some hair like things growing on them. They look really dark brown now because I put too much live rock in at one time and my nitrates went up a little. Not bad though. But, with the lights I have on now the algae went nuts. lol My camera isn't the best, that's another thing I need to spend some money on. lol Sorry...

 

It is algae I dont know about the type though. My algae looked like that from a slug dragging itself across it. So maybe just looks like hair from a snail dragginf across it. Others will chime in with a more accurate answer....good luck

 

Thanks, I figured it was. Just never had anything like this on a rock. I only had this tank up for about 4 months. I also only have 2 fish in it right now. Was waiting to add more when I got my sump and a better light fixture which is on it's way.. I'm going to try and build a sump with some help from all these kind people on here. Hopefully they are patient.. lol

 

Most are very helpful and patient. THe rest ... just overlook them....

 

I would pm JohnMaloney(sp). A 3reef sponsor that knows his algae!

 

Ok, thanks a lot. I was away for the weekend for my bday.. So I couldn't get my msgs.

 

Alright, my first post on 3reef and it is to wish you, Karen, Happy Birthday!

Amphibious

 

Thank you very much!! Your the very first person to do so!!

 

i have the same junk in my tank.... and i think it is growing. Im interested to hear anyones guess.