what kind of algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by get.grounded, Dec 12, 2009.

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  1. get.grounded

    get.grounded Feather Duster

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    their are small patches on random pieces of LR anyone?
     
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  2. invert phil

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    I can see coralline, GHA and cyano on that live rock.
     
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    i meant that small patch kinda looks like a little bush lol
     
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    guess thats GHA?
     
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    Looks like tufts of green hair algae to me.
     
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    where is the GHA ?
     
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    The little brushes on the rock is the GHA :)
     
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    so when i get my sump running the fuge should get rid of most of the algae correct?
     
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    If you include chaeto and any of the other usual suspects found in a fuge then it will reduce nutrients in your system and algae in your DT.
     
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    Either GHA or Bryopsis.
     
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