Is This Normal

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  1. omgiv

    omgiv Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Hi Guys,

    I have something clear on one of my rocks. I don't know if it is an algae or just a film. Has anybody seen this before? Thanks!!!

    Ivy

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    omgiv, Oct 31, 2009
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  2. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    Looks like possibly a bacterial film or some type of film algae, I wouldn't be concerned about it unless it starts covering everything. I've had something similar in my tank, some snails will either eat it or wipe it off if it's what I had.
     
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  3. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    I've seen it before, mostly when my tank was new. It would come and go for awhile. Nothing to big to worry about.
     
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  4. omgiv

    omgiv Coral Banded Shrimp

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    If it is still there when I do my next water change, should I take the rock out and scrub it? Thanks!!!

    Ivy
     
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  5. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    I don't think it'll hurt, but try sucking it out through a siphon at water change time & just keep an eye on it. If all else fails, scrub, scrub.:cheesy:
     
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