white algae? with picture this time LOL - Aquarium Advice

tiredfish · 01-02-2004, 10:12 PM

yeah hello, i have some white looking algae in my tank can anyone identify this? it looks like its taking over my green algae in the back.

tiredfish · 01-02-2004, 10:13 PM

yeah hello, i have some white looking algae in my tank can anyone identify this? it looks like its taking over my green algae in the back.

fishfreek · 01-02-2004, 11:12 PM

Im sorry but I have to ask this. Is the algae your refering to growing on top of the rocks or on the glass? I honestly dont see anything thats white on the back glass. I do see some round areas where the green algae is not on the back but the color does not appear white.

The white on the top of the rocks could be coraline algae that is bleached out. Possibly due to an increase in light from what it was previously growing in.

tiredfish · 01-02-2004, 11:34 PM

sorry for that. thanx for pointing that out.im gonna take another and better photo thanx

skys · 01-02-2004, 11:37 PM

take a macro shot of it

tiredfish · 01-02-2004, 11:39 PM

its on the back in this pic, and on other places. this is the best view.

01-03-2004, 03:06 AM

White algae? Are you refering to macro algae or coralline?

Sounds like what you are refering to is the macro algae that's losing it's color or the coralline is bleaching.

Any chance of a pic?

Cheers
Steve

tiredfish · 01-03-2004, 03:14 AM

yeah here is a pic of whats going on ive been having trouble navigating this site . the first time i tried to send out a pic i messed up so here it is.

01-03-2004, 03:23 AM

Where in/on the tank is this?

This looks like green film algae from the glass wall of the tank? It appears something has either been nibbling it (no animal trail though?) or by the symetrical shapes, it's coralline trying to break through. Is the newer algae very hard or easily removed with your finger?

Cheers
Steve

01-03-2004, 03:29 AM

I found your other post and have merged them together...

Cheers
Steve

01-02-2004, 10:12 PM	#1
tiredfish Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: des moines, ioway Posts: 149 Images: 9	white algae? yeah hello, i have some white looking algae in my tank can anyone identify this? it looks like its taking over my green algae in the back.

01-02-2004, 10:13 PM	#2
tiredfish Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: des moines, ioway Posts: 149 Images: 9	white algae? with picture this time LOL yeah hello, i have some white looking algae in my tank can anyone identify this? it looks like its taking over my green algae in the back.

01-02-2004, 11:12 PM	#3
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Im sorry but I have to ask this. Is the algae your refering to growing on top of the rocks or on the glass? I honestly dont see anything thats white on the back glass. I do see some round areas where the green algae is not on the back but the color does not appear white. The white on the top of the rocks could be coraline algae that is bleached out. Possibly due to an increase in light from what it was previously growing in. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

01-02-2004, 11:34 PM	#4
tiredfish Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: des moines, ioway Posts: 149 Images: 9	the white algae sorry for that. thanx for pointing that out.im gonna take another and better photo thanx

01-02-2004, 11:39 PM	#6
tiredfish Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: des moines, ioway Posts: 149 Images: 9	white algae(better pic) its on the back in this pic, and on other places. this is the best view.

01-02-2004, 11:37 PM	#5
skys Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 77 Images: 11	take a macro shot of it

01-03-2004, 03:06 AM	#7
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	White algae? Are you refering to macro algae or coralline? Sounds like what you are refering to is the macro algae that's losing it's color or the coralline is bleaching. Any chance of a pic? Cheers Steve

01-03-2004, 03:14 AM	#8
tiredfish Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: des moines, ioway Posts: 149 Images: 9	white algae? yeah here is a pic of whats going on ive been having trouble navigating this site . the first time i tried to send out a pic i messed up so here it is.

01-03-2004, 03:23 AM	#9
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	Where in/on the tank is this? This looks like green film algae from the glass wall of the tank? It appears something has either been nibbling it (no animal trail though?) or by the symetrical shapes, it's coralline trying to break through. Is the newer algae very hard or easily removed with your finger? Cheers Steve

01-03-2004, 03:29 AM	#10
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	I found your other post and have merged them together... Cheers Steve

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