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Old 12-26-2009, 12:13 AM
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Default What is this stuff??

This stuff invaded my tank about a year ago and refuses to leave. It is like a brown fuzz all over my rocks. I took out all my rocks and scrubbed them with a toothbrush but the stuff came right back in a day or two. If anybody knows what it is and how to get rid of it, please let me know.

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Old 12-26-2009, 12:15 AM
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Sounds like cyano to me.
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Old 12-26-2009, 12:18 AM
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Too many nutrient in your tank
feed less
Change water more frequently.
What are your water parameters?
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Old 12-26-2009, 12:31 AM
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I was out of the country for a month so haven't checked my water parameters. I tried to upload a picture of it but it wouldn't work for some reason. I just upgraded my protein skimmer, do you think this might help?
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Old 12-26-2009, 12:34 AM
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yes
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Old 12-26-2009, 01:14 AM
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I finally managed to get some pictures. Please have a look
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