Odd Algae, unknown please act fast.

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  1. jonmacknight

    jonmacknight Plankton

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    Ok i got this wierd algae in my tank, on my live rock. Its about 1mm tall,dark green. At the end, is a sphere(like a bubble) inclosed in the skin. Like i said, its only about 1 mm tall. What is it, and is it good. Note,their are only a few, and only on my live rock.
    Ammonia is at 1.0 ppm. 79.9 degrees F.
    No nitrate/Nitrite
    yes, my tank is cycling, im doing it with live rock. Should i have a protien skimmer on? it seams to collect a lot of stuff(foam) out of the water. I've got to empty it every hour, or it will over flow. i dont mind it, but is it normal?
    HELP!:confused: :confused: :confused:


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    jonmacknight, Jan 22, 2007
    jonmacknight, Jan 22, 2007
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  2. bouraganes

    bouraganes Peppermint Shrimp

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    If its bubbles under a layer of slime it's cyano
     
    bouraganes, Jan 22, 2007
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  3. philip_r5

    philip_r5 Feather Duster

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    Can you take a pic of it?
     
    philip_r5, Jan 22, 2007
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  4. jonmacknight

    jonmacknight Plankton

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    its not like that, its more like a small sphere on a short stalk.
     
    jonmacknight, Jan 22, 2007
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  5. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    sounds like plain O bubble algae.
     
    geekdafied, Jan 26, 2007
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