Pink Growth Please Explain

Brad R. · 06-09-2011, 11:59 PM

I have a pump that pumps water through a tube from one tank to another. I have just noticed a pink "growth" inside the tube. It is in natural window light all day. Is this some kind of algae? I just want to know if it is endangering my fishies.

holly12 · 06-10-2011, 12:32 AM

What does it look like? Is it stringy, bushy, long, 'slimy looking'? Can you get a picture of it? Pink Algae

Apparently it's not common in aquariums but can sometimes occur (if this is what you have). Google Image Result for http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/jonfairplay/dscn5019.jpg

Can't seem to find a cure for it..... all the cures are for pools and would kill your fish.... might just have to resort to wiping it off every time you do a water change.

Brad R. · 06-10-2011, 12:58 AM

YouTube - ‪Pink Growth?‬‏

Brad R. · 06-10-2011, 12:59 AM

That video shows it. It's not in my aquarium and isn't an eyesore. I'm just wondering if it's deadly.

jrman83 · 06-10-2011, 03:47 AM

If the tube connects to your tanks, then whatever it is, is in your tank for sure. However, although the color is a little strange I suspect it is the same type of stuff that builds up in tubes goiing to filters. Harmless, but not pretty to look at.

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Brad R. Dedicated Aquarist Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 42 Name: Brad Rowald Location: Kansas City, Missouri Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 3 Times Said "Thanks" 4 Times Was Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Pink Growth Please Explain I have a pump that pumps water through a tube from one tank to another. I have just noticed a pink "growth" inside the tube. It is in natural window light all day. Is this some kind of algae? I just want to know if it is endangering my fishies.

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holly12 Dude.... wait..... what? holly12's Photo Gallery Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3,074 Name: Holly Location: Canada My location Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 815 Times Said "Thanks" 672 Times Was Thanked 528 Times in 515 Posts	Re: Pink Growth Please Explain What does it look like? Is it stringy, bushy, long, 'slimy looking'? Can you get a picture of it? Pink Algae Apparently it's not common in aquariums but can sometimes occur (if this is what you have). Google Image Result for http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/jonfairplay/dscn5019.jpg Can't seem to find a cure for it..... all the cures are for pools and would kill your fish.... might just have to resort to wiping it off every time you do a water change. __________________ 20g Heavily Planted http://www.aquariumforum.com/gallery...00&ppuser=8981 36g Bow Front Heavily Planted http://www.aquariumforum.com/gallery...00&ppuser=8981 Last edited by holly12 : 06-10-2011 at 12:40 AM.

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Brad R. Dedicated Aquarist Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 42 Name: Brad Rowald Location: Kansas City, Missouri Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 3 Times Said "Thanks" 4 Times Was Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Pink Growth Please Explain That video shows it. It's not in my aquarium and isn't an eyesore. I'm just wondering if it's deadly.

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jrman83 ....has no life.... jrman83's Photo Gallery Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,468 Name: Ben Location: White Plains, MD My location Feedback: 16 / 100% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 3,396 Times Said "Thanks" 478 Times Was Thanked 2,431 Times in 2,286 Posts	Re: Pink Growth Please Explain If the tube connects to your tanks, then whatever it is, is in your tank for sure. However, although the color is a little strange I suspect it is the same type of stuff that builds up in tubes goiing to filters. Harmless, but not pretty to look at.

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