what is this ?

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  1. diggity

    diggity Plankton

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    i have about a dozen of these growing in my tank. they seem to be some sort of algae or something ? they dont move, they dont do much of anything.
     
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  3. Scoffer

    Scoffer Banned

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    we cant see a picture, if you tried to post one. may need to try agian. otherwise, I dont know what you mean.

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  4. diggity

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    trying to upload pic from my profile ? new to this stuff. try to get pic, cant seem to be able to post. the pic is in my profile, its labled whats this. please check, i'll get the hang of this soon
     

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  5. acenia

    acenia Spaghetti Worm

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    there you go, this is cool but i don't know what it is. looks like some king of tube worm.

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  6. diggity

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    thanks acenia, but i dont think its a worm. it grows like a plant, seems to have a calcified lower body and does not move ? never seen them before ? and thanks for uploading the pic. i finally got it...;D
     
  7. coral reefer

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    Looks like a form of Macroalgae/plant life!
     
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  9. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Neomeris annulata (Caterpillar Weed)

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