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fryguym3 · 05-22-2002, 01:20 AM

i have this black stringy/feathery stuff growing off of my crushed coral.
what is this? is this good or is this a bad thing/ if its bad or good how do i get rid of it because it looks like death.

thank i appreciate it

fishfreek · 05-22-2002, 06:56 AM

Sounds like some form of undesirable algae.

Is there anyway you could take a photo of it and attach it to the message? That would help out tremdiously.

Please answer the following questions.

How long has the tank been up?
How big is the tank?
What is in the tank?
What are the following water test readings:
Ammonia?
Nitrite?
Nitrate?
Phosphate?
PH?
Calcium?

What type of lights and how long do you leave them on?

Bang Guy · 05-22-2002, 04:36 PM

Is it black or just a very dark green?

fryguym3 · 05-22-2002, 08:38 PM

it looks dark green/brownish.

i've had my tank set up for about 1.5 month, 35gallon tank, 2 powerheads, backpack skimmer, about 20 lb of live rock 2 peppermint shrimp and 9 snails. all is alive still but this stuff scares me and it keeps on growing. i'll do some tests on my water and post a pic later tonight.

thanks

reefrunner69 · 05-22-2002, 08:49 PM

The pic will help alot but I suspect you have a form of cyanobacteria.

05-22-2002, 01:20 AM	#1
fryguym3 Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2	help i have this black stringy/feathery stuff growing off of my crushed coral. what is this? is this good or is this a bad thing/ if its bad or good how do i get rid of it because it looks like death. thank i appreciate it

05-22-2002, 06:56 AM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Sounds like some form of undesirable algae. Is there anyway you could take a photo of it and attach it to the message? That would help out tremdiously. Please answer the following questions. How long has the tank been up? How big is the tank? What is in the tank? What are the following water test readings: Ammonia? Nitrite? Nitrate? Phosphate? PH? Calcium? What type of lights and how long do you leave them on? __________________ 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

05-22-2002, 04:36 PM	#3
Bang Guy Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Western NY Posts: 605 Images: 1	Is it black or just a very dark green? __________________ If you wake up breathing CONGRATULATIONS!!! You get another chance to do it right.

05-22-2002, 08:49 PM	#5
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 109	The pic will help alot but I suspect you have a form of cyanobacteria. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

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05-22-2002, 08:38 PM	#4
fryguym3 Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2	it looks dark green/brownish. i've had my tank set up for about 1.5 month, 35gallon tank, 2 powerheads, backpack skimmer, about 20 lb of live rock 2 peppermint shrimp and 9 snails. all is alive still but this stuff scares me and it keeps on growing. i'll do some tests on my water and post a pic later tonight. thanks