Red Algae

[spill50]

Anyone any idea what kind of algae this is, and what causes it?

Not seen red algae before, it actually looks quite striking against the green hc and hair grass.

 

[johnski]

Red cyanobacteria possibly? I think you treat it like BGA.

 

[spill50]

Could be, does Cyanobacteria grow like that?

 

[johnski]

Could be, does Cyanobacteria grow like that?

I dunno, yours does seem more hairy than slimy. (that sounds a bit.. ..)

Has it always been red? Is it not dead BBA or something maybe?

 

[Ady34]

looks like staghorn thats dying due to liquid carbon.

 

[adamhawk]

Looks quite nice though.

 

[spill50]

Yeah it's always been red, I am dosing easy carbo so it could well be be dying staghorn.

I almost wish it would stay like that

 

[clonitza]

Neat! That's an algae I would keep!

 

[Mick.Dk]

defenitely looks like staghorn dying from easy carbo
Mick