Is it algae? - pictures included

[whaase]

I have this stuff growing on some of my rocks. It is a dark red in color and it looks stringy. It is not a fuzz. Is it algae? Does anyone have a web page that shows different types of algae's and how to find the source and combat them?

Thanks, Walter

[hawk]

You should be able to identify it here:
http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/reefalgae/default.htm
Once it's identified do a search on this board or one of the others and you will be able to find out how to take care of it. Godd luck

[DiscusZ]

Sounds like Red Algae to me.. I have had it in the past, I used Red Slime Remover to clear it up.


Jim

[Canadian Man]

Originally Posted by DiscusZ

Sounds like Red Algae to me.. I have had it in the past, I used Red Slime Remover to clear it up.


Jim

What brand did you use Jim and where did you get it from?

[DiscusZ]

It was just called Red Slime Remover.. (I will check when i get home for sure)

I got it from Big Al's its pricey stuff $25 or something like that. I will do doing another dose Sat Morning, then start water changes.. It does a number on your skimmer though ( mine is off right now)


Jim

[steve.bridges]

yeh i 've got the same in my tank, i cover parts of it over for one day with shells or something, then either remove the shell and clean or if its not covered just move it to a dif location. this seems to kill it although how effective long term is another question.

[Azilla]

does it look like mine?

http://www.phatkids.net/75gal/alge.JPG

[steve.bridges]

exactly except i seem to have a lot more of it, almost my hole sandbed now its starting to move to the rock

[Canadian Man]

I have the same stuff in my tank right now too

[whaase]

Originally Posted by Azilla

does it look like mine?

http://www.phatkids.net/75gal/alge.JPG

Nope, I'll try and take a picture. Some almost looks like a red grass, the rest is dark red and stringy.

Walter