Algea ID Please [Archive] - Saltwater Aquariums

337

12-23-2002, 12:51 AM

This algea can be scrapped off. It has a felt-like look to it. I have it in 3 or 4 patches :? Any help would be appreciated. Will something eat it?

Zack

12-23-2002, 12:55 AM

hmm, is it growing in more intense light or not so much intense light?

Pineapple House

12-23-2002, 01:13 AM

I can't exactly get to the spot which you are talking about? It might be a heavy layer of coralline algae. It would help if you discribed it a bit better, maybe it would be easier to ID.

PH =)

337

12-23-2002, 02:30 AM

I will try and describe it better.

It is growing in the well-lighted area. When i tried to remove some, it had the same feeling of peeling some moss off of a rock in a stream or lake. It came of in large pieces with a ripping feel. It is thicker and more dense than any other algea I have seen. If that makes any sense at all! :? :lol:

A couple of weeks ago I replaced my lighting with the new JBJ Formosa Deluxe 1200 65W. Looks like it is getting larger and more of it.

Does this help?

Zack

12-23-2002, 02:32 AM

hmm, well do you have any corals?

337

12-23-2002, 02:39 AM

Yes: Frogspawn, Yellow Pagoda, Kenya Tree, Zoanthids, Sea Whip, Riccordea

Zack

12-23-2002, 02:43 AM

well let me first say cool tank! Well i was going to suggest maybe reducing the hours your lights are on gradually do it and see what happens!

337

12-23-2002, 03:03 AM

Thanks. :) I'll play it by eye :) and see what this stuff does after I removed it. it you come up with any thing else let me know. C-ya 'round..

Zack

12-23-2002, 03:05 AM

No problem good luck and keep us updated

Pineapple House

12-23-2002, 01:59 PM

Hmm...I hate to say but I have no clue?

The best I could do, is have you check out this thread (http://www.reeflounge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=224) and click the link for the reefs.org hitchiker FAQ. See if it might be listed in there :)

BTW- Nice tank! :-D

PH =)

killroysrevenge

01-08-2003, 08:38 AM

Cyanobacteria!!! If it is Cyano (which I think it is) It will come off of the rock just by waving your hand and making a strong current over it. It is the missing link between algae and bacteria. Just reduce light cycle by 30 min or so. and siphon it out.