Blue ball algae

[sixline]

Is anyone familiar with this algae?

I have some shipping to me today, but am not too familiar with it's care.

I have a RSM S400, and do not have a refugium, so I think it will need to go in the display tank.

Researching now, but would appreciate any input. Thanks in advance...

 

[sixline]

Oh, and by the way, I usually research all of my purchases. But I placed an order online, and got my shipment crossed with another customer, so the vendor called and told me what I was getting and that I could keep it. There is some rooted halimeda, which I am familiar with, and some of the blue ball algae which is new to me.

Wish I had a 'fuge!

 

[Choff]

Hrm never associated it with algae before.

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[Surfnut]

Hrm never associated it with algae before.

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<facepalm>

 

[sixline]

Choff makes a funny!

 

[frisbee]

"Blue ball algae," are you sure it's not valonia? (bubble algae) These can look a little blue sometimes.

 

[landshark]

do you have a picture of this "blue Ball Algae" that would help alot

 

[ChrissyGil]

Nice Freebie! It's blue ochtodes. Here is some info on it for you. http://marineplantbook.com/marinebookochtodes.htm