Pink stuff on sides of tank

sambrinar · 06-11-2008, 06:39 PM

OK just a question,

I have seen some picts of tanks with pink stuff (I'm assuming algae, could be wrong, you know what happens when you assume) on the sides of tank covering powerheads etc.

What is it, and do you just leave it there, or how do you get rid of it. Seems somewhat common, so I am trying to prepare myself. Pesamisst today, just today though.

I can find some pics online on google or something. I'll check. Thanks

sambrinar · 06-11-2008, 06:41 PM

OK here we go, from the internet

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/ecoquariu...s/image007.jpg

AQTCJAK · 06-11-2008, 06:55 PM

coraline algae

sambrinar · 06-11-2008, 07:07 PM

Ahhh that's what I thought, It's a good algae huh. I didn't realize that it would grow on literaly everything, I thought it was just on live rock.

Good to know, thanks for responding AQTCJAK

lcstorc · 06-11-2008, 07:11 PM

It will grow on anything and everything once it finds parameters it likes. Actually it is a bit of a pain and I use a razorblade to scrape it off of the glass and other places I don't want it. I like it on the powerheads since it partially obscures them.

BoomerD · 06-11-2008, 08:36 PM

Newbies always want to get coralline algae growing in their tanks, and will often go to extreme measures to get it going. "Purple Up" and other concoctions at the LFS, scrapings from other reefers, etc.
Once it starts to grow however, most of us cuss the stuff. Like Lynn said, on powerheads it's not bad, as it changes their appearance and makes them look a bit more natural, but it can be a real PITA to keep your tank sides and front clean of it.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,766 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pink stuff on sides of tank It will grow on anything and everything once it finds parameters it likes. Actually it is a bit of a pain and I use a razorblade to scrape it off of the glass and other places I don't want it. I like it on the powerheads since it partially obscures them. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pink stuff on sides of tank Newbies always want to get coralline algae growing in their tanks, and will often go to extreme measures to get it going. "Purple Up" and other concoctions at the LFS, scrapings from other reefers, etc. Once it starts to grow however, most of us cuss the stuff. Like Lynn said, on powerheads it's not bad, as it changes their appearance and makes them look a bit more natural, but it can be a real PITA to keep your tank sides and front clean of it. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

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