just not sure

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  1. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Might be silly but is this a possible coral? or macro algae?
    I have two growths on the same lr I have had for 3 months. it's about 1 cm but growing every week.
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    tank1970, Jan 8, 2011
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  2. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    some sort of macro algae but im not sure what type to small to tell
     
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  3. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Anyone have any idea what type?
     
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  4. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    May possibly be a sponge..But i cant really tell. it does not look like Macro algae to me though, Macro algae(from the ones i have seen)are more "leafy" like.
     
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  5. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I would say macro algae over sponge. Unlike sponges, the specimen in the photo is not porous. There are many macro algaes that are not "leafy".

    try this:

    Beyond the Refugium: A Macroalgae Primer by Sarah Lardizabal - Reefkeeping.com
     
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  6. damon

    damon Sea Dragon

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    this is a total shot in the dark from looking at pics, so I bet I got a 10% chance at best of being right, but maybe it's Codium.
     
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  7. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I think Codium is a possibility also
     
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  8. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Damon and 2in10 - that is right on the money IMO - WOW you guys are good :)

    Big thanks - All the research on this type seems right.
     
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  9. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    It also looks like Caulerpa peltata. It might need to grow a little more to tell.
     
    inwall75, Jan 9, 2011
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