What is this algae and how do i get rid of it??

Discussion in 'Algae' started by somebody, May 5, 2008.

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  1. somebody

    somebody Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have this red algae growing on one of my soft corals. It has spread and is starting to kill it. Here are some pictures.
     
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  2. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Cyano is my guess, and the pics didnt come up ;)
     
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  3. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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  4. somebody

    somebody Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    somebody Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    you guys are fast. It was like 3 min. haha
     
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  6. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Cyano, Chack Mag. Levels, increase O2 levels, check for nitrates, increase flow ;)
     
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  7. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Im postin as much as i can 'fore parent kick me off!
     
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  8. antonym518

    antonym518 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Get some certh snail. Just wip the slime off when your lights are off, or blow it of with a power head
     
    antonym518, May 6, 2008
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