Unidentified algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by sullimil22, Jul 14, 2008.

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  1. sullimil22

    sullimil22 Astrea Snail

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    Not sure how to post pics so I hope this works...anyways on the rock you can see some white clusters growing, I know its not aptasia, I also do have that growing in the tank but im trying to combat that now with aptasia control and shrimp, but i have no clue as to what this is. its starting to populate all over the tank now and not sure what to do about it. Thanks for looking.

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  3. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    coralline? I also see something like an open brain!?! picture is too small to id.
     
  4. sullimil22

    sullimil22 Astrea Snail

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    Okay here is a better photo.
     

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  5. sullimil22

    sullimil22 Astrea Snail

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    Does anyone know what this is? it's even growing on the back of the tank and on some other rocks, so far it hasnt intruded on any corals. Im not really concerned about it if its harmless, just want to make sure its not going to cause damage.
     
  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Cant see what they are, need a better close up. Sorry Luna
     
  7. reefersRus

    reefersRus Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    It just looks like white coraline algae to me. I have a bunch of it too.
     
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  9. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    +1 either that, or some of the pink coralline is bleaching out!?!
    bad pic.
     
  10. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    if it is hard, its coralline and there is no need to worry, if its slimy or flimy then it could be something bad
     
  11. sullimil22

    sullimil22 Astrea Snail

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    it looks like little white bristles of some sort and seems to be growing and spreading in clusters. ill try to get a better picture tomorrow
     
  12. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Hey veterans, could his calcium be too high? Crystalization?