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Help Identify Algae

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by daalbers, Apr 3, 2013.

  1. Apr 3, 2013 #1
    daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I have the same stuff in my tank right now I think it is hair algae if you take some out it looks just like it but not green kind of brownish
     
  2. Apr 3, 2013 #2
    daalbers

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    I have the same stuff in my tank right now I think it is hair algae if you take some out it looks just like it but not green kind of brownish
     
  3. Apr 3, 2013 #3
    daalbers

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    I have the same stuff in my tank right now I think it is hair algae if you take some out it looks just like it but not green kind of brownish
     
  4. Apr 3, 2013 #4
    daalbers

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    I have the same stuff in my tank right now I think it is hair algae if you take some out it looks just like it but not green kind of brownish
     
  5. Apr 3, 2013 #5
    daalbers

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    I have the same stuff in my tank right now I think it is hair algae if you take some out it looks just like it but not green kind of brownish
     
  6. Apr 3, 2013 #6
    daalbers

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    I have the same stuff in my tank right now I think it is hair algae if you take some out it looks just like it but not green kind of brownish
     
  7. Apr 3, 2013 #7
    daalbers

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    I have the same stuff in my tank right now I think it is hair algae if you take some out it looks just like it but not green kind of brownish
     
  8. Apr 3, 2013 #8
    daalbers

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    I have the same stuff in my tank right now I think it is hair algae if you take some out it looks just like it but not green kind of brownish
     
  9. Apr 3, 2013 #9
    mpivit Dubuque

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    My hair algae looked like that before it died out
     
  10. Apr 3, 2013 #10
    Lee

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    Looks like a combination of different ones:

    red slime / cyano (1st and 3rd pics)
    hair algae (4th pic w/ the green digi)
    diatoms (1st pic)
    Calothrix or Lyngbya (2nd/3rd pics)

    Perhaps this can help you identify it as it's hard to tell the texture/structure from a picture:
    http://www.reefcleaners.org/aquarium/nuisance-algae-id-guide


    What's the TDS of your ro/di and what type of lights/ age of bulbs?
     
  11. Apr 3, 2013 #11
    BigB

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    Checked the TDS just now and its at 10
    The lights are LEDs
    And yea I do have some red slime/cyano.
    The first pic is not cyano except on the far left of the picture..
    Thanks for the help so far
     
  12. Apr 3, 2013 #12
    daalbers

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    who eight post in row WTF
     
  13. Apr 3, 2013 #13
    BigB

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    Lmao I know, someone needs to teach that guy how to post on here lol...
     
  14. Apr 3, 2013 #14
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I think thats a new record. Congrats LOL.



     
  15. Apr 4, 2013 #15
    Lee

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    Based on the coloration of your zoas, I think it's safe to rule out the lighting. TDS of 10 is pretty high. Get that down to 0 & run some GFO for awhile. That should take care of it (along with manually removing it).



     

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