Algae id
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Schism
Aquarium Advice Addict
Looks like your standard hair algae.
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Coel
Aquarium Advice Freak
That's what I thought, I forget who eats hair algae? My brain is a space case right now
Schism
Aquarium Advice Addict
Quite a few. Turbo snails, emerald crabs, lawnmower blennies etc. however that wont fix the nutrient problem causing the algae.
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Coel
Aquarium Advice Freak
My concern was more for my tank if I bought a frag from theirs
Schism
Aquarium Advice Addict
Just pick off the algae, it will only grow with excess nutrients, its in all tanks for the most part. If its out of control then i might hesitate buying something, simply because it shows a lack of care/maintenance so who knows what else is slacking. But thats just me
Sniperhank
Giant Clam Addict
Wow, the Petco in State College has frags? The one in Dubois barely has soft coral...all of my coral I have to order in!
But yes, just standard hair algae that can simply be removed.
But yes, just standard hair algae that can simply be removed.
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Coel
Aquarium Advice Freak
Yeah they probably have 15-30 on hand usually. It just sucks because for me I have petco in state college or petco in Altoona... Where do you salt water shop?
That's what I was thinking when I was looking at the pic too! "My Petco doesn't have a frag rack!" I wish!! Mine has an occasional finger leather, mushrooms, zoa rock. Lol
Phranque
Aquarium Advice Addict
Just as algae is on all coral reefs.... most people totally freak out of they see some in their tank, but I actually allow a little bit to grow in mine. Not only does it give my scarlet hermits & astreas something to graze on, it consumes excess nutrients, and it's also an additional observable barometer for my tank's condition......
Schism
Aquarium Advice Addict
Yep exactly! You can gauge a lot just by observing how fast or well a particular algae grows. This can also be done just by observing how fast algae grows on your front glass. If you need to clean it daily then you know you have some nutrients fueling it.
Ive gotten very used to judging nitrates and phosphates this way. You dont have to know exact numbers you just have know how to tell there is too much.
Phranque
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My tankcraft ch'i has grown.......
