cyano?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by DevotedLionfish, Nov 28, 2009.

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  1. DevotedLionfish

    DevotedLionfish Fire Shrimp

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    can cyano be on the glass also?
    i have some dark red patches of either cyano or coraline algae.
    what do you guys think it is?
     
    DevotedLionfish, Nov 28, 2009
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  2. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    cyano can grow on the glass. it wipes off really easy
     
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  3. DevotedLionfish

    DevotedLionfish Fire Shrimp

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    do you think its cyano in my tank.
    i dont have any cyano on the sand but on the glass theres red patches something
     
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  4. Dingo

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    well i cant be sure without knowing more about your tank but I would say that it probably is cyano... it usually grows on the glass before the sand, however it will grow anywhere that it can get the nutrients it needs for life
     
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  5. kcbrad

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    When I was having cyano issues I had it on the glass. It wipes off really easily. If you can't easily wipe it off, then it may be coraline.
     
    kcbrad, Nov 28, 2009
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