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Old 05-05-2008, 06:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default What is this algae and how do i get rid of it??
I have this red algae growing on one of my soft corals. It has spread and is starting to kill it. Here are some pictures.


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Cyano is my guess, and the pics didnt come up


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Old 05-05-2008, 06:44 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Old 05-05-2008, 06:45 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Cyano, Chack Mag. Levels, increase O2 levels, check for nitrates, increase flow
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Get some certh snail. Just wip the slime off when your lights are off, or blow it of with a power head
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