What is this algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Tcox807, Jul 6, 2011.

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  1. Tcox807

    Tcox807 Spaghetti Worm

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    I seen this and can't seem to figure out what it is [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]it is blackish in color.
     
    Tcox807, Jul 6, 2011
    Tcox807, Jul 6, 2011
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  2. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Cyano. I've had dark green/blackish cyano before (it's not all red).
     
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  3. Tcox807

    Tcox807 Spaghetti Worm

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    What's the cause of it and how to get rid of it
     
    Tcox807, Jul 7, 2011
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Too high of nutrients generally. You will need to manually remove the cyano by siphoning it out. Feed less clean and change water more often. Use granular ferric oxide to remove phosphate and nitrate.
     
    2in10, Jul 7, 2011
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  5. project1

    project1 Spaghetti Worm

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    ive also had luck with sand sifting critters along with the less feedings and siphoning such as snails, hermits, and sand sifting type gobies.
     
    project1, Jul 7, 2011
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