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Posted 9/20/2008 6:34:22 PM


 

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That helps some - but I also need to see the opening and the operculum to the snail. Thanks!

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Posted 10/10/2008 4:44:42 PM


 

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Hi all, are Coralline algae part of the red algae family?  I guess Coralline algae is good for the tank, my tank is only 7 mos. old, but the Coralline algae is all over the tank, I had a hard time try to clean it off the glass (acrylic) wall.

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210 gal. display tank w/145lbs LR & 4" LS(included Plenum) Outer Orbit 48" 2-150w HQI 2-130w actinic 6-lunar, 34 gal sump w/ ASM G-3 protein skimmer, refugium w/LR. LS & macro algae.

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Posted 10/10/2008 7:38:45 PM


 

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Yes, corallines are red algae. Yes, they are generally a good thing to have growing in the tank.

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Posted 12/9/2008 7:03:29 PM


 

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 To add additional information per this "pest" species, I am including a link to a thread detailing my efforts at finding those herbivore species that will consume these types of algae.

http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic92315-9-1.aspx

The above linked thread will most likely be a long term project and I will update it each time I find suitable animals.

Chuck

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Posted 12/22/2008 6:14:36 AM


 

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Chuck, I would like you to get in touch with Brian Plankis on this project. Thanks!

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