Jan 14, 2021 · Trying to ID this algae that been growing on some of the rock work and also the crab shell. I believe it's or at least looks like Calothrix which my initial research say it's a type …

Mar 14, 2020 · Hey all, cant tell if I have calothrix, dinos, cyano, or something else I havent thought of. 25 gallon lagoon is 8 months old. Parameters are PH 8.1, alk 8.8, calcium 420, …

Nov 3, 2018 · Calothrix is a type of blue green algae that looks very similar to Dinos. We have them next to each other in the guide to help you distinguish the difference between the two. …

Aug 9, 2019 · Snails and crabs don't seem to touch it, so I'm doubtful it's Calothrix or any other algae. With that being said, my position is that it's some bad bacteria that has found its home …

Jun 21, 2014 · I went away for two weeks and allowed a friend of mine to take care of the tank. Had new GFO carbon and did a 20% water change before I left. Guess he must have over fed …

Mar 20, 2020 · Google and thread research leads me to think it may be Calothrix. Has anybody dealt with this? My next step may be dosing 3% hydrogen peroxide. I have seen that taking …

Nov 16, 2017 · I've got a problem with this is my frag tank. Its a bare bottom tank, and none of my other tanks are. I'm not having the issue in any of them either. This stuff grows so fast. I …

Oct 28, 2008 · Been out of the hobby for a while now, was VERY active on these boards 7-8 years ago. I'm back with a 125G Fish Only tank and looking for some help on determining …

Dec 10, 2019 · I've been battling this stuff for months and I don't know what to do. At first I thought it was Dinos, but I did the coffee filter test, and theoretically ruled out dinos. Now I'm …

Mar 4, 2011 · With Calothrix I have often wondered what feeds it. Some have suggested perhaps something given off by egg crate hence the reason for my question. Good luck with the …