Cyano

[Somethingfishy_]

Can cyano be green?

 

[homer1475]

Yes

 

[fishface NJ]

it can be red, blue/green

 

[fishface NJ]

Reef Tank Algae (Green Hair, Cyanobacteria, etc.) - Photos and Solutions

Reef tank algae outbreaks will happen. In general, trying to lower phosphates and nitrates can be helpful but won't necessarily always cure the problem...

reeftankresource.com

 

[Snoopdog]

Reef Tank Algae (Green Hair, Cyanobacteria, etc.) - Photos and Solutions

Reef tank algae outbreaks will happen. In general, trying to lower phosphates and nitrates can be helpful but won't necessarily always cure the problem...

reeftankresource.com

Not sure if I trust that resource when they say dinoflagellates are caused by high nutrient levels.

 

[homer1475]

Not sure if I trust that resource when they say dinoflagellates are caused by high nutrient levels.

According to that site, every algae problem can be attributed to high nitrate/phosphate levels. Which we all know is false(or at least we should).

I don't think I would be using that as a reference anymore.

 

[Snoopdog]

According to that site, every algae problem can be attributed to high nitrate/phosphate levels. Which we all know is false(or at least we should).

I don't think I would be using that as a reference anymore.

It also says tangs eat bubble algae? I could be wrong but I have never seen a tang eat bubble algae.