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snailpufferguy

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After coming back from reefapalooza I think I introduced some type of algae into my tank. I’ve had diatoms and cyano and this looks different from both but I could be mistaken. Any thoughts as to what it is and how to control it? IMG_9263.jpgIMG_9264.jpgIMG_9265.jpg
 
It's a brown hair algae. Nutrient issues in the water column. Manual removal during large water changes with ro/di water on top of weekly 10% routine water changes will take care of it. An algae that came in on a frag or something wouldn't take off that quickly most likely.
 
I have that all the time just grab something long and sture the sand bed up until it's gon
 
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