Cherie Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Have this fluffy algae accumulating at plant roots. Also algae growing on this large tank decoration. The plant root algae is green - we moved this tank for a house renovation and it’s coated in mulm. I’ve had cyano before and it definitely had a more blue tinge to it and looked more slimy. The big fake wood piece is out of the tank and has been cleaned. Don’t worry - I have plenty of beneficial bacteria in the hob and 2 sponge filters. I also lowered the intensity and hours of light. I use Easy Green, Easy Iron, Half dose of Easy Carbon (Val), and root tabs. Thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 algae. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Definitely not cyano, and unlike any algae I've ever seen (im kind of jealous). It almost looks like an invasive species of plant found in our local lakes during the summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricksonAquatics Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 I just have to say your serpaes are the most beautiful color! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted August 24 Author Share Posted August 24 @EricksonAquatics thank you!! They’re not serpaes. They are red phantom tetras and are one of the best fish I’ve ever owned. All the beauty of serpaes with NONE of the grouchy fish drama. They are active and funny, and I’ve never seen them even interact with my other fish. They just hang out together in a peaceful little gang. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Yes algae. A weird one too lol like Joe Q said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Did your tank ever have moss in it? Maybe from a hitchhiker? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted August 25 Author Share Posted August 25 I did! And it does kind of look like a moss ball broken into pieces but it grows so fast I didn’t think that could be it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 As i zoomed in and thought about it, it looked like Christmas Moss but covered in detritus! IMO, moss is harder to eradicate from your tank than duck weed. Maybe vacuum it, see if you can clean it up some. After that we might be able to get you a good ID. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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