what the freak is this?

[fishhead81]

It looks like it could be black algae of some sort but nothing on the hitchhiker sticky looked anything like this. I can list my parameters of the tank if necessary. thanks

 

[drew2005]

If its slimy it could be cyano.

 

[fishieness]

my guess is that on the rock is maybe a type of spounge. And on the sand could be cyno bacteria. what is your lighting schedual?

 

[fishhead81]

Originally Posted by fishieness
my guess is that on the rock is maybe a type of spounge. And on the sand could be cyno bacteria. what is your lighting schedual?
I'm just using the lights my stand/canopy came with, no upgrades yet. It looks like it could be slimy, how do you get rid of cyano?

 

[schadiest1]

here's a great thread on red slime algae...
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/73002/how-to-rid-your-tank-of-red-slime

 

[fishhead81]

Originally Posted by Schadiest1
here's a great thread on red slime algae...
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/73002/how-to-rid-your-tank-of-red-slime
thank ya, that thread is very well written!

 

[schadiest1]

i had the same problem with red slime, and that article helped me clear mine up.

 

[mr_bill]

I've noticed the light frequency in alot of the standard issue tank hoods 40watt range tend to make the red slime grow like mad. It's ugly but I havn't heard of any actual fish or invert death from this stuff. It actually converts Co2 into oxygen, :notsure: but ya it's ugly.