Need to I.D. some algae in a new cycling tank

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  1. moj0

    moj0 Plankton

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    Tank has been cycling for a few weeks and I need to check for any problems before adding fish. Help would be appreciated!
     

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  3. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Pic#1 coralline algae + possible Green Turf Algae
    Pic #2 Cladophoropsis or Caulerpa Racemosa (if little grapes appear)
    Pic 3 Feather Caulerpa
    Pic#5 looks like a coral - possibly a moon coral - or a type of sponge if it's soft
     
  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    ^^ what he said lol, agree that the last one looks to be some closed polyps to me.
     
  5. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    I see a lot of aiptasia in that second pic. That needs to be dealt with and the easiest way to do it, since there are no fish is pull the rock and bleach the crap out of it in fresh water, rinse well, let the rock dry, put it back into the tank and begin cycle again. If not, you are going to have a HUGE battle on your hands.
     
  6. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    what type of tank are you thinking of running, fish only corals??? I agree with all the above, but I would remove the caluepra also! It is sometimes good in a sump/refuge (though i dont use caluepra) but can cause other issues!

    Looks like some of the rock is mature, so you shouldnt have a massive cycle so the last coral might make it! Freebie.......bonus