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Old 02-11-2008, 11:11 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Exclamation Red algae turning greyish?

The red algae I have all over the bottom of my tank is starting to turn to a grayish color and it is starting to get a hairy texture. I have tried everything/ move powerheads, chemiclean, frequent water changes with vacumming. Will somebody help. I have about 30 sand sifting snails but they are just not cutting eat. Anyother advice and what type of algae is it?


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Old 02-11-2008, 11:18 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Come on guys- I know you want to help me...
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Old 02-11-2008, 11:46 AM   #3 (permalink)
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any pics? also water are the water params?


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Old 02-11-2008, 11:54 AM   #4 (permalink)
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i would ge your water parameters first with some pics.do you have some kind of phos killker like rowa phos.it helps out alot.if its cyano like i have i would invest in red slime away.i am gonna do it and i hear it pretty dam good from alot of people.
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Yup. Need the parameters.


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