macro ID

Discussion in 'Algae' started by chef & toast, Nov 6, 2007.

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  1. chef & toast

    chef & toast Astrea Snail

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    what kinds of macro algae is this?
     

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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Looks like a type of umbrella caulerpa but a better picture would help with a positive ID.
     
    amcarrig, Nov 7, 2007
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  3. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Definitely caulerpa.
    It can take over your tank pretty quick. FYI.
     
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  4. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Gosh ... It looks pretty wicked... :-/ I should have stopped complaining about the brown/green algae blooms in my tank...
     
    Camilsky, Nov 11, 2007
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  5. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

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    most know it as grape caulerpa
     
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  6. MILLERTIME

    MILLERTIME Feather Duster

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    ill take it if you dont want it, lol
     
    MILLERTIME, Nov 11, 2007
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