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  1. duhlsusional

    duhlsusional Flamingo Tongue

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    I've noticed that after the snail is done eating the algea on the rock some spots are turning this nice purple color. Just curious to what this is. Thanks
     
    duhlsusional, May 28, 2009
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  2. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    Prob coralline algae. Just a guess though without a pick.
     
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  3. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    Coraline Algae, this is a good thing... it is also a sign of calcium being removed from solution and utilized, be sure you test and add as needed....
     
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  4. duhlsusional

    duhlsusional Flamingo Tongue

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    Thats what i was thinking. Thanks for the quick responses. I had some pictures but they are kinda blurry and hard to see.
     
    duhlsusional, May 28, 2009
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