Red Hair Algea? In sump only...

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  1. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    What is this??? I don't think it's cyano.
     

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  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    It's definitely not cyanobacteria. I don't have a name for it though it is probably a form of macroalgae. In a refugium, most algae are ideal for removing nitrates!
     
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  3. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    Well, I'm just curious what it is???

    How good or bad is adding some caulerpa to my sump? I have cheato(sp?) saw blade, brown hair, and red hair in there already...
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Jul 26, 2010
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    You are pulling a lot out with what you have, no need to add another competitor especially one that can go sexual quickly if you don't thin it often.
     
    2in10, Jul 26, 2010
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