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Help Identify Algae

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

  1. daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper


    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
     
    daalbers, Apr 3, 2013
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  2. daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper


    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
     
    daalbers, Apr 3, 2013
    #2
  3. daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper


    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
     
    daalbers, Apr 3, 2013
    #3
  4. daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper


    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
     
    daalbers, Apr 3, 2013
    #4
  5. daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper


    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
     
    daalbers, Apr 3, 2013
    #5
  6. daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper


    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
     
    daalbers, Apr 3, 2013
    #6
  7. daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper


    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
     
    daalbers, Apr 3, 2013
    #7
  8. daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper


    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
     
    daalbers, Apr 3, 2013
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  9. mpivit

    mpivit Well-Known ReefKeeper

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

    Lee Experienced Reefkeeper

    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?
     
    Lee, Apr 3, 2013
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  11. BigB

    BigB Well-Known ReefKeeper

    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
     
    BigB, Apr 3, 2013
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  12. daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper


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

    BigB Well-Known ReefKeeper

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

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team




    I think thats a new record. Congrats LOL.



     
    blackx-runner, Apr 3, 2013
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  15. Lee

    Lee Experienced Reefkeeper





    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).



     
    Lee, Apr 4, 2013
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