I have some algae growing on my rocks in my tank, Ive been researching but im having a hard time figuring out what type it is exactly.
55gal breakdown:
The tank is approx 4months up and running 2months cycled.
ph 7.6-7.8
ammo:0
nitrite:0
nitrate 10-20ppm
beamswork 280leds .2w 4800 lumens 56w
substrate is leslies PFS mixed with caribsea white sand
seiryu stone ~35lbs
manzanita wood (2 med branches)
2x anubis nana
~10 java fern
small amount of floating water wisteria
16 inhabitants
pics of the rocks:
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/598/img1376wr.jpg
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1876/img1377g.jpg
i have almost gotten rid of the the brown diatome phase, and now this is popping up
it seems to be growing mostly on the face of the rock that gets ~30min of indirect sunlight in the morning
Im most concerned about the fish obviously and if this algae is putting off something harmful to them. My next concern is the plants in the tank being out competed for nutrients. If its not going to affect either though then I dont really mind the green rocks, i kinda think its aesthetically pleasing as long as is it doesnt get fuzzy/hairy.
55gal breakdown:
The tank is approx 4months up and running 2months cycled.
ph 7.6-7.8
ammo:0
nitrite:0
nitrate 10-20ppm
beamswork 280leds .2w 4800 lumens 56w
substrate is leslies PFS mixed with caribsea white sand
seiryu stone ~35lbs
manzanita wood (2 med branches)
2x anubis nana
~10 java fern
small amount of floating water wisteria
16 inhabitants
pics of the rocks:
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/598/img1376wr.jpg
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1876/img1377g.jpg
i have almost gotten rid of the the brown diatome phase, and now this is popping up
it seems to be growing mostly on the face of the rock that gets ~30min of indirect sunlight in the morning
Im most concerned about the fish obviously and if this algae is putting off something harmful to them. My next concern is the plants in the tank being out competed for nutrients. If its not going to affect either though then I dont really mind the green rocks, i kinda think its aesthetically pleasing as long as is it doesnt get fuzzy/hairy.