What kind of algae is this?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by artur, Oct 19, 2012.

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  1. artur

    artur Fire Shrimp

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    And how to fight with it. Thanks.
     

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  2. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Cyanobacteria?

    If it is, I fought mine with my DIY Phosguard reactor
     
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  3. artur

    artur Fire Shrimp

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    But Cyanobacteria is red, and this staff is green..
     
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    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Oh, I had trouble seeing the pics, but it was probably my 'puter.

    Nevermind ;-)
     
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  5. erik

    erik Spaghetti Worm

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    Are there bubbles all over it? i think i see some in the last picture. if it is, dinoflagellates
     
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    artur Fire Shrimp

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    No there are no bubbles for sure. I know what you talking about but it is just our quality pick. I searched internet and to me it looks like Hair Algae. But i really want somebody to confirm that for me. So still waiting... Please help me.
     
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    budsbunny Bristle Worm

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    the forth picture looks like hair algae to me
     
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  8. norg.

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    Hair algae. Lower your PO4 and NO3 levels. Do a couple water changes with 0 TDS water and you should be good. Adding an emerald crab or a couple hermits could be a good addition too. They will eat green hair algae but will sometimes go after corals as well. It can be a gamble but sometimes it pays off.
     
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    55gfowlr Zoanthid

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    What kind of CUC do you have?
     
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    +1 my tang destroys this stuff
     
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