this cant be H.A

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Rawdogz, Mar 25, 2014.

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  1. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    this algae is growing all over my return nozzle and my power head. i am drawing a blank as to what it is, other then hair algae. am i correctly in thinking so?
     

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  2. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    ya looks to be. I would pull the pump and give it a good cleaning in vinigar
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    LOOKS LIKE BRYOPSIS TO ME.:cry:
     
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  4. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    I vote Briopsis,the stuff thrives in high flow.
     
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  5. Chance

    Chance Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I have to agree with them. :\

    Are those aptasia on the back wall? Yikes!
     
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  6. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    Agree with the others, bryopsis or derbesia. Kent TechM will kill it, then siphon it off.
     
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  7. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    If thats the only place its growing take out the quipment and scrub it down with a vinegar soak. back news stuff.
     
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  8. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    no its a type of GSP mat i was allowing it to grow on the return cases. but later changed my mind, but it still grows. i attached a pic of the rock it took over
     

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  9. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    yea just those two place. i am going to take it out and let it soak in vinegar till i get home, then clean it and back to business :)
     
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