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beachbabe13185  Hobbyist Posts: 61 Kudos: 65 Votes: 68 Registered: 21-Jun-2004   | I need help identifying this algae on my rock. It's green in most places but in little patches there is the grey/green spikey looking stuff. http://img76.exs.cx/img76/6125/5c-S2400015.jpg http://img33.exs.cx/img33/277/41-S2400014.jpg http://img122.exs.cx/img122/7981/17-S2400013.jpg there is also this dark green thread like algae growning on the rhizome of my banana plant (sorry the picture isnt that great, old digital camera) http://img90.exs.cx/img90/1444/66-2222.jpg Water parameters NO3 20ppm (on water change day before change) NO2 0 Ammonia 0 GH 300 ppm KH 250 ppm pH about 8.2 If ya know what this is please help its about to drive me nuts. Amanda |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43 |      |
plantbrain Big Fish Posts: 329 Kudos: 226 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Aug-2003  | Looks like Green spot algae(C obcicularis) and the other is likely Cladophora, a branched green hair alga. Not sure this helps you in knowing this:-) Regards, Tom Barr |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43 | |
ACIDRAIN     Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002  | I have to agree as to the types of algae, but it does not look like something to worry about. Why is it so important to know what kind it is? Just get some ottos for that plant tank, it they will keep it under control. There is always a bigger fish... |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43 | |
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