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Running GFO?
Green filamentous algae
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Running GFO?
this is usually how it starts.
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Thats how it gose. I went 8 yrs , NEVER seen HA or Bryopsis in my tank.I have a new-b that wants to my some frags out of my tank.He dose not realize what would happen if he took 1 of my frags home.I would never let it happen.But it happened to me.The damage it can do to a reefer.It knocks some right out of the hobby.I know fighting now.
It's aaaaaalmost ready. Gotta take the back of the stand off and about an inch off of both of the back supports inside the stand to get my MRC sump in there.. Lol.. And a couple,other things still needed. Like a spot to put the tank...
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Oh, yeah... That was you. I hear that tech m technique can take awhile with bryopsis but good luck!
Hey Josh,
This algae has been on a frag in my QT for 3 weeks and hasn't changed. I hated to pull it off but couldn't get a pic... It sure looks like yours but it hasn't grown a bit!
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This algae has been on a frag in my QT for 3 weeks and hasn't changed. I hated to pull it off but couldn't get a pic... It sure looks like yours but it hasn't grown a bit!
Actually I should tell the entire history. I set up the QT about 2 weeks before I got some frags. I used established filter media, LR and most water came from my tanks WC.
So the QT tank was also cycling in the beginning.
So the QT tank was also cycling in the beginning.
I can't tell you what it is Debbie but it doesn't seem to be the usual variety of GHA. I wish some present or past (ahem.. JennM) store owners would pipe up who have years of experience under their belt.
Because I'm sure that's where the real answer between GHA and Bryopsis lies
Because I'm sure that's where the real answer between GHA and Bryopsis lies
Agree, this was all I've seen of it. It's not going in my DT for awhile, I'm paranoid!
Maybe we can run that wealth of knowledge woman down, lol
Maybe we can run that wealth of knowledge woman down, lol
I heard my name in vain?
What was the question? What the specie of algae is? If so, I don't know.
It's algae. It all sprouts for the same reasons. It has food, and light. The solution to it is manual removal and correcting the over-abundance of nutrients (since you can't really do away with light).
Some kinds (ie Bryopsis) are harder to ditch than others, but that's the way to get rid of it.
Algae do not have roots, stems or leaves, flowers or seeds. That is what makes them different from 'plants'. They have rhizoids and rhizomes that can attach them to surfaces, but they are not roots.
Jenn
What was the question? What the specie of algae is? If so, I don't know.
It's algae. It all sprouts for the same reasons. It has food, and light. The solution to it is manual removal and correcting the over-abundance of nutrients (since you can't really do away with light).
Some kinds (ie Bryopsis) are harder to ditch than others, but that's the way to get rid of it.
Algae do not have roots, stems or leaves, flowers or seeds. That is what makes them different from 'plants'. They have rhizoids and rhizomes that can attach them to surfaces, but they are not roots.
Jenn
Algae do not have roots, stems or leaves, flowers or seeds. That is what makes them different from 'plants'. They have rhizoids and rhizomes that can attach them to surfaces, but they are not roots.
Interesting! I learned something new... Rhizomes are also on many flowers, some of my favorites
Well Josh you knew that without a high power microscope and laboratory "no one" can honestly give the answer, only guess!
IMO there is algae that looks very similar to bryopsis but isn't. I think the best guess comes with the speed of its growth!
Interesting! I learned something new... Rhizomes are also on many flowers, some of my favorites
Well Josh you knew that without a high power microscope and laboratory "no one" can honestly give the answer, only guess!
IMO there is algae that looks very similar to bryopsis but isn't. I think the best guess comes with the speed of its growth!
The question is (and I suppose you answered it), should we be able to recognize different types and categories of GHA for different treatment options, and in your experience how have you dealt with the different types of GHA. Have you found it important in all your time in the hobby/industry to recognize different sorts of GHA or is it all the same to you?
Maybe should have stated that clearly, but I guess the answer is the same
Camellia;977311 wrote: Algae do not have roots, stems or leaves, flowers or seeds. That is what makes them different from 'plants'. They have rhizoids and rhizomes that can attach them to surfaces, but they are not roots.
Interesting! I learned something new... Rhizomes are also on many flowers, some of my favorites
Well Josh you knew that without a high power microscope and laboratory "no one" can honestly give the answer, only guess!
IMO there is algae that looks very similar to bryopsis but isn't. I think the best guess comes with the speed of its growth!
Unfortunately the average aquarist is not equipped with a microscope! Even for experts I think identification of GHA on a species level is very difficult but on a genus level (Bryopsis, Derbesia, Cladophora, etc) may be possible if we knew more characteristics to look for.
I think many could save their systems from a tank wide Bryopsis episode by removing it from the display while it's still isolated! even if it means taking out rock or coral from the tank. It seems that keeping excess nutrients out of the system is the key to preventing such a situation. I do notice a constant die off of this algae, it actually is going away.
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At one point I had red turf algae all over my rocks and after research, diligent water changes, four turbos and lots of patience, I got rid of it.
Any type of algae that is not decorative nor has a purpose in my tank will receive hydrogen peroxide blasting.
Any type of algae that is not decorative nor has a purpose in my tank will receive hydrogen peroxide blasting.
