Red hair algea

Discussion in 'Algae' started by EGREENE, Jun 29, 2009.

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  1. EGREENE

    EGREENE Flamingo Tongue

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    i replaced my pc's two weeks ago and ive had a crazy amount of algea growth in my tank. as ecspected . its only on the bottom sand... should i remove it or just let it grow?
     
    EGREENE, Jun 29, 2009
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  2. devlzluv

    devlzluv Ritteri Anemone

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    remove asap sounds like mine started as hair ended up being red cyano then went crazy and got hairy cyano. Siphon that crap out asap
     
    devlzluv, Jun 29, 2009
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  3. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    if it is red hair algae, usually one of the ceramium species, they are a nightmare, +1 to getting it out.
     
    johnmaloney, Jun 29, 2009
    johnmaloney, Jun 29, 2009
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