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11-21-2011, 06:25 PM
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Please help identify this algae(?) growth
My tank has recently had some purple(ish) algae growing over the gravel in 2 spots - both area are about 3-4 inches in length. it looks like algae, but wondering what it really is and why is it growing there and how do I get rid of it...thx.
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11-21-2011, 06:29 PM
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cyano bacteria.
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11-21-2011, 06:31 PM
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Physical remove is best, use a small hose and siphon it out.
Its mostly caused from overfeeding, too much light or not enough water flow.
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11-21-2011, 09:18 PM
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thx very much..
appreciate it.
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11-21-2011, 10:47 PM
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I'm not 'fallow' you must be talking about my tank!
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11-21-2011, 11:44 PM
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It will probably come back tomorrow. It feeds off nutrients, and can be a pain in the butt to get rid of completely. Check the link in my signature about nuisance algae. Cyano is not an algae, but the same treatment works.
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