What's this fuzzy, grey/brown stuff?

dixiedog · 05-18-2009, 03:55 PM

It grows in tufts mostly, as opposed to a carpet. It's not hair algae. It reminds me of the fuzz on the back of a fuzzy ****on, if you've seen one. I did have a ****on, but the CUC ate the fuzz off his back the first day. Nevertheless this could be descended from it.

It's not 'taking over' the tank, but there is more of it than I want to see.

Ever seen it before??

dixiedog · 05-18-2009, 03:56 PM

I still can't get used to not being able to say C-H-I-T-O-N.

dixiedog · 05-18-2009, 04:33 PM

Another pic:

dixiedog · 05-19-2009, 03:10 PM

Nobody, huh?

I found a few old threads at various websites inquiring about (what sounds like) this, but none with pics and none with answers - which told me it was probably not a major problem. The threads just fizzled.

Well, I can tell you one thing: I just brought home an emerald crab, and he is ripping this stuff up by the roots, and devouring it like ice cream!!

dixiedog · 06-04-2009, 02:03 PM

I think I'm gonna resurect this thread, with an updated pic. The stuff is still slowly but steadily growing, and the emerald crab, while he does eat it, isn't making a dent in it.

Click to enlarge:

pgoodsell · 06-04-2009, 02:56 PM

That stuff looks weird. Sorry I have no idea what it is.

Crimson Ghost · 06-04-2009, 03:07 PM

Sorry, hadn't seen your thread earlier.

It looks like you have black Brush Algae - it uasually is do to excessive lighting or not enought CO2. Improve your circulation and remove as much as you can end it will die off. what is your current lighting?

google "black hair algae" I think that is what most refer to it as.

Crimson Ghost · 06-04-2009, 03:19 PM

Here you go, I found a link - see if this is helpful.

Aquariums Life | Aquarium Fish Ressources And Aquaria News » Blog Archive » Black Brush Algae (BBA) Cause and Treatment

I am glad your problem is currently resolving itself....go emerald crab !

05-18-2009, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 43 Posts: 375 Skin: Mint Karma: 2227	What's this fuzzy, grey/brown stuff? It grows in tufts mostly, as opposed to a carpet. It's not hair algae. It reminds me of the fuzz on the back of a fuzzy **on, if you've seen one. I did have a **on, but the CUC ate the fuzz off his back the first day. Nevertheless this could be descended from it. It's not 'taking over' the tank, but there is more of it than I want to see. Ever seen it before??

05-18-2009, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 43 Posts: 375 Skin: Mint Karma: 2227	I still can't get used to not being able to say C-H-I-T-O-N.

05-18-2009, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 43 Posts: 375 Skin: Mint Karma: 2227	Another pic:

05-19-2009, 03:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 43 Posts: 375 Skin: Mint Karma: 2227	Nobody, huh? I found a few old threads at various websites inquiring about (what sounds like) this, but none with pics and none with answers - which told me it was probably not a major problem. The threads just fizzled. Well, I can tell you one thing: I just brought home an emerald crab, and he is ripping this stuff up by the roots, and devouring it like ice cream!!

06-04-2009, 02:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 43 Posts: 375 Skin: Mint Karma: 2227	I think I'm gonna resurect this thread, with an updated pic. The stuff is still slowly but steadily growing, and the emerald crab, while he does eat it, isn't making a dent in it. Click to enlarge:

06-04-2009, 02:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
pgoodsell Bangghai Cardinal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparks, Nv Age: 39 Posts: 1,395 Skin: Classic Karma: 87647	That stuff looks weird. Sorry I have no idea what it is.

06-04-2009, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Crimson Ghost King of somewhere hot Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere south of disorder Age: 41 Posts: 961 Skin: Mint Karma: 34998	Sorry, hadn't seen your thread earlier. It looks like you have black Brush Algae - it uasually is do to excessive lighting or not enought CO2. Improve your circulation and remove as much as you can end it will die off. what is your current lighting? google "black hair algae" I think that is what most refer to it as.

06-04-2009, 03:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Crimson Ghost King of somewhere hot Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere south of disorder Age: 41 Posts: 961 Skin: Mint Karma: 34998	Here you go, I found a link - see if this is helpful. Aquariums Life \| Aquarium Fish Ressources And Aquaria News » Blog Archive » Black Brush Algae (BBA) Cause and Treatment I am glad your problem is currently resolving itself....go emerald crab !