What is this ?

[Steven A]

I was viewing the internet a found a image that shows something my discus tank was suffering with.. I dont know what it is.

http://www.fishtanksandponds.net/live-stock/tropical/dwarf-cichlids.htm

Please scroll down Apistogramma Borellii. section were there are images.

I am refering to the green stuff on the gravel.

Please can some one tell me what it is and how to get rid of it lol.

 

[Stuart]

looks like blue-green algae to me. You need to check your water for high phosphates/nitrates. Also, what plants are in your tank? Because reducing the amount of lighting will help - but may affect your planting.

 

[lmw80]

It does look like cyano. Does it have a smell to it? Is it slimy?

 

[Steven A]

Its gone now, after greenmaji helped me I just thought I would share it lol. It was not slimy. Anyw ay it is not there now lol

 

[greenmaji]

check back at that thread steven.. Im quite certian I told you it was cyano.. (I might have misspelled it.. lol )
Im glad the ferts fixed the problem..
good luck with the tank