what kind of algae do I have? Will it go away?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by kmooresd85, Jan 8, 2013.

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  1. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    It looks like a form of fungus.
     
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  2. Ford101

    Ford101 Fire Shrimp

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    wow i have never seen this before! i will be following along!
     
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  3. _alex_

    _alex_ Feather Duster

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    I have has this happen in a new tank and dry rock, it was just a algae like gha from what I could tell. I've always had a cuc in my tank from he beginning before even adding fish. Snails and hermit crabs should clean it up no problem an they won't hurt to add to your tank
     
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  4. kmooresd85

    kmooresd85 Plankton

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    its grown since i first posted and looks a little more like the traditional hair algae now. i am working on getting rid of it now. i didnt do toomuch with it yet because i also do believe it is a new tank thing and may slowly stabilize. either way i will probably run phosguard or something to try and control nutrients as originally i didnt detect phosphates, but i did a little in my last test
     
    kmooresd85, Jan 15, 2013
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