form of coralline??

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  1. 1fishyguy

    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I have had a lot of pink but last few days noticed a ton of this... I recently switched to MH but the bulbs need to be replaced they are old. Stuff good bad??



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    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    Coralline has many growth forms. That does look like coralline to me (I'm assuming you are talking about the red/burgundy?).
     
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    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    yes never figured out what the blue thing is.. kinda has a glow to it under lights.. someone said maybe sponge.. but not sure. Anyways im getting alot of this all over my tank just curious some spots are a lighter shade and some spots are pink
     
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    Coralline comes in pink, purple, green and red/burgundy most commonly. Yellow is seen also. The red can glow orange under actinic light.
     
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    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    So I assume its good to have this growing in my tank then..
     
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