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vmesri

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Hi,

There are long dark purple algea growing in my tank (please see picture). Can anyone ID please?

many thanks in advance
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Looks more like flagellates
Blow loose with a turkey baster and siphon up
Reduce or turn off white lights for 5-7 days
Add 1.5 ml of hydrogen peroxide per 10 gallons at night for a week and do not add any chemicals or coral foods during this time
 
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Looks more like flagellates
Blow loose with a turkey baster and siphon up
Reduce or turn off white lights for 5-7 days
Add 1.5 ml of hydrogen peroxide per 10 gallons at night for a week and do not add any chemicals or coral foods during this time
Thanks, I will give this a go!
 

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