Need ID please

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by sssnake, Mar 22, 2008.

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  1. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    Here it is:

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    Looks like some type of fungus!?

    Is it good or bad?
     
    sssnake, Mar 22, 2008
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  2. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    Some kind of an algae, not sure on the species. Has a rubbery texture to it.
     
    stylaster, Mar 22, 2008
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  3. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    bump...
     
    sssnake, May 4, 2008
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Looks like padina(macro algae).Padina
     
    missionsix, May 4, 2008
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  5. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    It's lobophora
     
    inwall75, May 4, 2008
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  6. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    Thanks all.

    Curt: I tried to find some info on google. Not very much there except from scientific name, where found, pics and so on. I also searched 3reef and there was one post about this. Apparently it's a good algae to have. Is this so, and, will it spread? What feeds this type of algae?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    sssnake, May 6, 2008
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  7. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Some rabbitfish will eat it but most won't.

    On occasion you'll get a turbo to eat it. Urchins often eat it.

    Nuke the rock it's on. People get frustrated with Caulerpa's.....they're nothing compared to Lobo. They have a million holdfasts Vs. hundreds.

    There are methods involving bleach. There are methods that are more natural but take a while. Pick your poison.

    No....it is no a good algae to have....this is one nasty algae.
     
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    inwall75, May 10, 2008
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