Please ID

Discussion in 'Algae' started by SLynchie, Apr 26, 2008.

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  1. SLynchie

    SLynchie Plankton

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    Recently this green algae started appearing in my tank. At first it was just in one area, now it seems like there are a few areas where it is growing. Can someone please ID, and let me know if this is something I should keep or remove.

    Thank you!


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    SLynchie, Apr 26, 2008
    SLynchie, Apr 26, 2008
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  2. Marty

    Marty Stylophora

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    Looks like Halimeda to me. It's a macroalgae that requires quite a bit of calcium. It frowns on high phosphates. Hardy and otherwise harmless. I'd keep it if your CA demand isn't too high for other inhabitants.
     
    Marty, Apr 26, 2008
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  3. SLynchie

    SLynchie Plankton

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    Thanks

    OK,Thank you for IDing. I have quite a few bundles growing, so I am still not sure if I want to remove some and keep a few, or not.
     
    SLynchie, Apr 26, 2008
    SLynchie, Apr 26, 2008
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  4. Marty

    Marty Stylophora

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    Share some with friends, or you might be able to get a credit at your LFS for some.
     
    Marty, Apr 26, 2008
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  5. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

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    i have to weed mind out once in awhile.for some reason my tank does better when i weed it out,but its not too invisive.
     
    ziggy222, Apr 26, 2008
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