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  1. 12th Oct 2011, 13:00 #1
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    Why are my rocks turning red?

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    I bought some Kurokinryu Stones and placed them in my shrimp/snail tank.
    After 1 month I noticed the surface is turning red and the other is turning green.

    I guess green is probably algae, but why red?

    Has any veterans experienced this before?
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    Re: Why are my rocks turning red?

    photo would be great.
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    Re: Why are my rocks turning red?

    Here is a shot of the stone.
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    Ignoring the discoloration...actually looks pretty natural! =D

    Could it be red algae??
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    Re: Why are my rocks turning red?

    natural occurance? due to iron content in the stones?? looks good and natural...


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    Re: Why are my rocks turning red?

    could be cyanobacteria

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    Re: Why are my rocks turning red?

    Or BBA can't see clearly on the photo. Does it like a short brush when you see closely?
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    Re: Why are my rocks turning red?

    I thought that these kind of stones are supposed to be inert? One of my nitrite snail just died, hope it's not due to the red stuff...

    Is this bacteria bad for the tank?
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