What is this??

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  1. jcasmartino

    jcasmartino Astrea Snail

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    Hi guys:

    Can someone tell me what is that red thing on the filter. I also noticed that the rock on the second picture has gotten red overtime too.
    Please help

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    jcasmartino, Oct 5, 2014
    jcasmartino, Oct 5, 2014
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  2. Billme

    Billme Eyelash Blennie

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    Looks like cyanobacteria.
     
    Billme, Oct 5, 2014
    Billme, Oct 5, 2014
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  3. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    yes, that's what it looks like to me too - I'm confused by the "red thing" in the question though
     
    oldfishkeeper, Oct 6, 2014
    oldfishkeeper, Oct 6, 2014
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  4. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    Cyano.
     
    civiccars2003, Oct 6, 2014
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  5. Grog

    Grog Astrea Snail

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    A sunken ship and cyano.
     
    Grog, Oct 6, 2014
    Grog, Oct 6, 2014
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  6. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    cyano

    You need to lower your nutrient levels
    -water changes
    -gfo
    -feed less
     
    Newreef15, Oct 6, 2014
    Newreef15, Oct 6, 2014
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