What kind of algae?

Saul T · Aug 23, 2023

Hi! I noticed these hair-like strands in the sand today, I’m guessing it’s hair algae

I just did a water change and gravel vac yesterday and didn’t even notice it. Anything to be concerned about? This is a Fowler tank.

Dan_P · Aug 23, 2023

Saul T said:
Hi! I noticed these hair-like strands in the sand today, I’m guessing it’s hair algae I just did a water change and gravel vac yesterday and didn’t even notice it. Anything to be concerned about? This is a Fowler tank.

Diatoms can form colonies and strings like this. Dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria can as well. I’ll guess
diatoms.

TheGrimReeferTx · Aug 23, 2023

Dan_P said:
Diatoms can form colonies and strings like this. Dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria can as well. I’ll guess
diatoms.

This

Saul T · Aug 24, 2023

Thanks! Good to know

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