Some Kind of Algae??

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  1. OBX Reefer

    OBX Reefer Plankton

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    I have some of these growing in my tank and cannot find in any book I own, was hoping someone mite know. My tank is still cycling, my live rock is FL rock, the true color is a bit darker and its about 1.5 inches across.
     
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  2. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    Almost looks like a tunicate to me.
     
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  3. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    it's pretty whatever it is
     
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  4. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Nemastoma algae is even prettier as it matures. It becomes iridescent at the edges.
     
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    inwall75 Giant Squid

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  7. OBX Reefer

    OBX Reefer Plankton

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    Thanks for the quick come back, I was thinking it mite be something BAD.
     
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  8. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    wow i'm jealous, that is georgeous, wish i had that in my tank, lol i feel like i'm not experiencing anything with my tanks cycling, over a week old now, and still no sign of life or anything :(
     
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  9. dirtydavenkc

    dirtydavenkc Purple Spiny Lobster

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    wow dont let my girlfriend see that next thing i know, my whole tank will be covered in pink
     
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  10. OBX Reefer

    OBX Reefer Plankton

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    My tank has been cycling about 7 weeks now and lots of interesting things are popping up, I actually think I've spotted Sea Urchin. So give it some time.
     
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