algae ID's

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Va Reef, Nov 26, 2010.

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  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    just some IDs the macro's came in on LR but ignore the nasty stuff in teh backround as that is now gone :) on the power head, what is that bright green stuff near the front? sorry its blurrry camera focused on the wrong thing
     

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  3. greybeard

    greybeard Skunk Shrimp

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
  5. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    ok the first one is, Scinaia companata and the second one is, Porphyra leucosticta. thank you corailline. i just move that rock really close to the top and both species took off. now just gotta figure out what that green stuff is thanks for the site. you always find the best sites for ID's. :)
     
  6. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    Those red macros are beautiful. I thought the brown macro I haas looked nice but those make it look like crap (almost literally lol).

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  7. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    haha i wish i could send some out to everyone who commented on this :) ill pm you guys pictures in a couple of months to show the growth
     
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  9. greybeard

    greybeard Skunk Shrimp

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    I'll be checking my a:drive for a sample of that algae! LOL
     
  10. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    lol id take a piece! Cool growth
     
  11. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    funny thing is my lfs kills it/ pulls it off because they dont know what it is...."rather be safe then sorry" so far its safe for me. :)