Need help identifying algae...

Discussion in 'Algae' started by jackerma, Mar 22, 2009.

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  1. jackerma

    jackerma Bristle Worm

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    I have some algae looking stuff on my sand... It looks like a pinkish color. Is this some form of coraline? I am starting to get the pink algae on everything.
     

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  2. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    Bump

    im also interested
     
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  3. REDMANS CUBE

    REDMANS CUBE Fire Shrimp

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    looks like cyano
     
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  4. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Cyanobacteria

    Hit the search button. This is very common.
     
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  5. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    +1 = on cyno - also on image 3 around the holes of the plastic - that is corraline

    Steve
     
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  6. Vancop

    Vancop Skunk Shrimp

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    Will Corraline grow with Cyno present ? I have been dealing with small amounts of Cyno...and I also think I have some corraline appearing Tank is approx 2 months old ...My Phosphates have been an issue which I think I have linked to my Fuge getting started and some Macro dying off as I get it all started up. PO4 has been runniing around .04 -.06 lately.
     
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  7. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    they can and do exist at same time - both types utilise different elements the presence of PO4 can negatively affect the growth of Coralline

    cyno loves the calm areas in the tank/ fuge - so increased water movement after manual removal can help prevent recurring episodes
     
    steve wright, Mar 23, 2009
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