What is all over my LiveRock? (UPDATE)

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by netspawn, Jun 30, 2011.

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  1. netspawn

    netspawn Astrea Snail

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    Ok coraline = that bright red stuff right? So what are these brown fuzzy things? they are taking over..... Please help. Ty in advance.

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  3. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    hard to see but probably algae of some type. How old is you tank?
     
  4. netspawn

    netspawn Astrea Snail

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    Heres a better pic I think. My tank is 7 months old now. 65g 175 Mh bulb , plenty of flow.

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  5. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    any recent additions to the tank?
     
  6. netspawn

    netspawn Astrea Snail

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    nope. but i was a 3 year old tank I moved 7 months ago.. I just wonder if its a bad thing or a non theat... its ugly I know that lol...
     
  7. jrwoltman

    jrwoltman Skunk Shrimp

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    That my friend is not coralline, but the scourge of all tank owners, CYANO.
     
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  9. netspawn

    netspawn Astrea Snail

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    awesome... Somehow I knew it,,, Well anyone know the best ways to rid my tank of it? If any?
     
  10. Blue Falcon

    Blue Falcon Fire Goby

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    If your referring to the purple stuff it looks like Cyano to me.
     
  11. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i See the brown that you are talking about, I know most are a clear color so im told, but what about nudis? I hear of people getting invaded by the thousands and I do see quite a few.
     
  12. netspawn

    netspawn Astrea Snail

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    Nudis? Are those the things that appear to be lifting off he rock? How do I rid my tank of this ....