Hairy Cyano like algae toxic?

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by Myka

Could you post a pic? What color is it? Cyano are toxic, so are dinoflagellates.

It's dark greeny-brown. Looks like hair algae with bubbles in it. Easily removed by rubbing with a brush. Almost peels off.

I'll post a pic when I get a chance.

And it smells bad.

[daniella3d]

You should always syphon cyano out, not blow it everywhere in the aquarium. It's a perfect timing to do this while doing a water change.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by paddyob

It's dark greeny-brown. Looks like hair algae with bubbles in it. Easily removed by rubbing with a brush. Almost peels off.

I'll post a pic when I get a chance.

And it smells bad.

That is sounding a lot like dinoflagellates. That would not be fun.

Here is a good article: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...sons-i-learned

And a couple pics of dinos: