green algae on sand

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Hey guys

I wonder why there is green algae on my sand bed!?

There is a little growing on the back of my tank but it is mostly on my sand.. is there anything that can actually eat that? or any way to remove it?

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I've had this problem with a darker green algae. In my case, lowering the temp of the tank and a water change cleared it up. I also scooped it out with my hand a few times. If the sandbed isn't too deep, you could also stir it up a little if it looks dirty. Good luck!
 
It could be an algae or bacteria hard to say :)
 

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