what is this

Discussion in 'Algae' started by sexyj, May 26, 2010.

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  1. sexyj

    sexyj Astrea Snail

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    ok i got pics now what isthis stuff the dust roots thing Image0026[1].jpg

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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Take a turkey baster (not your wife's, buy one for your tank) and blow it off. It looks like it's just detritus collecting on small amounts of filamentous algae.
     
  4. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    I am not sure if its ditritus or not – looks like ferns in the woods ! I have no clue what you got there – can you get a better picture? Looks like Aptasia in one photo,
     
  5. sexyj

    sexyj Astrea Snail

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    is it bad for the tank it on everythink i got 3 powerheads in their should i change were their blowing and blow it on the rocks ?
     
  6. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    Can you blow it off as inwall suggested or is it firm? if nto a better pic please describe it better
     
  7. sexyj

    sexyj Astrea Snail

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    it looks like dusty roots like sawdust colour it happed over night i never saw this before its all over the rocks and some coral the fish and invers are fine i put 2 new rock and blue streak goby the other day thanen pics without flash water was fine just ph has bein a bit low i havent done anything different 2 wot i normaily Image0033[1].jpg

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  9. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Is. It. Hard?
     
  10. sexyj

    sexyj Astrea Snail

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    no if u power head on it ,it goes everywere like dust it like hair it look hard it the pic but its soft like little hair or roots blowing in the water my shimp are eating it now the lights are off and their cleaning
     
  11. CoralQueen

    CoralQueen Feather Duster

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    pretty weird... hopefully the shrimp eat it all and it does not grow back!!
     
  12. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    I agree with Curt. It looks exactly like detrius build up and should blow off.