I hope this is not bad?

greynemo · 01-12-2007, 10:03 PM

I have a turquoise or a greenish blue growing on my rocks is this a bad thing?

flamingo · 01-12-2007, 10:30 PM

Possibly cyanobacteria. And no, it's not the greatest thing to have.

fishfingers · 01-13-2007, 01:57 AM

Can you take a picture? If not try and give us the best description you can or even draw a picture of it.

Reefneck · 01-13-2007, 06:29 AM

Cyanobacteria is "Cyan" in color. Not turquoise or greenish blue. Could be coraline. Depends on how long the tank has been running.

Bear · 01-15-2007, 10:30 AM

A picture would be the best thing to help ID this, but I have yet to see cyanobacteria other than in BIO class so If someone could it would be nice to see a pic posted of what a tank looks like with cyanobacteria

**Fishfirst** · 01-23-2007, 12:06 PM

there are a lot of types of slime algaes that would definately fit the color description. Is it encrusted or slimy?

Damon · 01-24-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by greynemo

I have a turquoise or a greenish blue growing on my rocks is this a bad thing?

Greenish blue what? COuld be anything from a polyp to bga. Could you add a little more description?

vvolfe1 · 02-06-2007, 02:23 AM

cyanobacteria actual means blue-green algae. I would not have guessed it. I've been researching it lately after post was writen. It appears that the maroon algae I thought was new coralline is cyanobacteria. Ouch. Anyways I did discover that with a high level of disoved organic carbons this bacteria thrives. One of the main reasons this is bad is that it will choke the life out of other organisms in your tank. Which in turn creates more food for the cyanobacteria to grow.
So, how to get rid of it? I have seen 3 different products on the market to take care of it. Anyone ever use these and which is the best?
My main problems were poor water flow in my tank and my skimmer not working as good as it should. Without the organic carbons making it the skimmer this bacteria is bound to be a problem.

**Fishfirst** · 02-06-2007, 11:41 AM

I've used freshwater maroxy half dose every other day...

GoodMike · 02-06-2007, 12:33 PM

the problem with just treating with a chemical is that it gets rid of the cyano, but doesnt get rid of the problem causing it, and you will have it return. you need to find why you are getting cyano, i have found alot of times it is due to too much feeding and not enough cleaning, or not enough water flow.

flamingo · 02-06-2007, 06:34 PM

Usually people (that can do this) do a short blackout period with some type of bacterial med. Since it's a photosynthetic algae it can't use light for food, and since it's a bacteria.. well you know

.

Sigh, we're studying this in biology

harif87 · 02-06-2007, 07:53 PM

If its a reeftank though i would just try to increase flow, it works like a charm.

Damon · 02-06-2007, 08:42 PM

Thread starter hasn't replied to this thread........

01-12-2007, 10:03 PM	#1
greynemo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PA Age: 26 Posts: 6	I hope this is not bad? I have a turquoise or a greenish blue growing on my rocks is this a bad thing?

01-12-2007, 10:30 PM	#2
flamingo One Word: Croutons. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 17 Posts: 1,878	Possibly cyanobacteria. And no, it's not the greatest thing to have. __________________ I'm still around from time to time. If you'd like to chat, send me a pm and i'll tell you where to contact me

01-13-2007, 06:29 AM	#4
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	Cyanobacteria is "Cyan" in color. Not turquoise or greenish blue. Could be coraline. Depends on how long the tank has been running. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

01-15-2007, 10:30 AM	#5
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 21 Posts: 902	A picture would be the best thing to help ID this, but I have yet to see cyanobacteria other than in BIO class so If someone could it would be nice to see a pic posted of what a tank looks like with cyanobacteria __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

01-23-2007, 12:06 PM	#6
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,655 Blog Entries: 5	there are a lot of types of slime algaes that would definately fit the color description. Is it encrusted or slimy? __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

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01-13-2007, 01:57 AM	#3
fishfingers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Australia Age: 19 Posts: 129	Can you take a picture? If not try and give us the best description you can or even draw a picture of it.

02-06-2007, 02:23 AM	#8
vvolfe1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 38 Posts: 126	cyanobacteria actual means blue-green algae. I would not have guessed it. I've been researching it lately after post was writen. It appears that the maroon algae I thought was new coralline is cyanobacteria. Ouch. Anyways I did discover that with a high level of disoved organic carbons this bacteria thrives. One of the main reasons this is bad is that it will choke the life out of other organisms in your tank. Which in turn creates more food for the cyanobacteria to grow. So, how to get rid of it? I have seen 3 different products on the market to take care of it. Anyone ever use these and which is the best? My main problems were poor water flow in my tank and my skimmer not working as good as it should. Without the organic carbons making it the skimmer this bacteria is bound to be a problem.

02-06-2007, 11:41 AM	#9
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,655 Blog Entries: 5	I've used freshwater maroxy half dose every other day... __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

02-06-2007, 12:33 PM	#10
GoodMike Banned Join Date: May 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 558	the problem with just treating with a chemical is that it gets rid of the cyano, but doesnt get rid of the problem causing it, and you will have it return. you need to find why you are getting cyano, i have found alot of times it is due to too much feeding and not enough cleaning, or not enough water flow.

02-06-2007, 06:34 PM	#11
flamingo One Word: Croutons. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 17 Posts: 1,878	Usually people (that can do this) do a short blackout period with some type of bacterial med. Since it's a photosynthetic algae it can't use light for food, and since it's a bacteria.. well you know . Sigh, we're studying this in biology __________________ I'm still around from time to time. If you'd like to chat, send me a pm and i'll tell you where to contact me

02-06-2007, 07:53 PM	#12
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 995	If its a reeftank though i would just try to increase flow, it works like a charm. __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

02-06-2007, 08:42 PM	#13
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,972	Thread starter hasn't replied to this thread........ __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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