Red algae turning greyish?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by totter0817, Feb 11, 2008.

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  1. totter0817

    totter0817 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    The red algae I have all over the bottom of my tank is starting to turn to a grayish color and it is starting to get a hairy texture. I have tried everything/ move powerheads, chemiclean, frequent water changes with vacumming. Will somebody help. I have about 30 sand sifting snails but they are just not cutting eat. Anyother advice and what type of algae is it?
     
    totter0817, Feb 11, 2008
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  2. totter0817

    totter0817 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Come on guys- I know you want to help me...
     
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  3. mandarin11

    mandarin11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    any pics? also water are the water params?
     
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  4. Nemo 22

    Nemo 22 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    i would ge your water parameters first with some pics.do you have some kind of phos killker like rowa phos.it helps out alot.if its cyano like i have i would invest in red slime away.i am gonna do it and i hear it pretty dam good from alot of people.
     
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  5. Dador

    Dador Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Yup. Need the parameters.
     
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