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Abissus

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I have so many question now that my tank is actually up and going.

I noticed on one piece of my rock some macroalgae is starting to grow. I cannot tell what they are yet because the are still small buds (just a little green stick looking thing about 1/4" long)

I am a little surprised since my rocks have been sitting in a lightless bin for over half a year yet this thing survived.

My question is should I try to kill them now while they are small, I read boiling the rock of flaming it should work. Or should I wait for they to grow out and see what it is and if it is bad? (is there good macroalgae in main tank?) My biggest concern is it'd spread to other rocks and then I'd have more to deal with later :(
 
I would deal with it now, but I would go as far as that. Just take that one rock out and dig out the algae wih a screw driver.


Mike
 
I tried to remove as much buds as possible, there are lots. Did not use a screwdriver tho, the buds are rather small, unless I am suppose to dig out chunks of rock with it. I use a stiff toothbrush instead. We'll see if they come back, if so out come my butane torch!

Thanks Mike.
 

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