orange algae ID

[iluvzigz]

I've been seeing some algae forming on a coupe of rocks lately..its actually pretty cool looking .
Bright orange with darker maroon(normal red algae color) outlining the actual plant very colorful ..i plan on keeping them ..

was just wondering if someone knew some info on them..thanks

 

[lcstorc]

Pretty cool looking. I have no idea though.

 

[DaBird]

I've never seen or read about anything like that...I'll be tagging along on this one...

 

[lgerold]

Is it an algae or could it be some sort of sponge? It kinda reminds me of the lavender sponges I had growing in several places in my tank from the live rock...

 

[iluvzigz]

no , its def an algae i have a couple sponges in my tank

BOOMER>>>>>where art tho?? hahaha

thats cool that it unique..i guess...maybe thats a bad thing..

IMO (which is not a very experienced one) i think it is some type of algae, but i would like to learn somemore about this beautiful organizim in my tank thanks everyone for the replies.

 

[JFK_Jr]

Cool looking... and I love the color on your rock... :drooool:

I'll tag along :lurk:

 

[iluvzigz]

bumpity bumpp

 

[JFK_Jr]

Found this... looks like it might be it.

Halymenia floresia (Dragons-Breath) (dragon's tongue)

http://www.dipbot.unict.it/Sistematica/Halyme.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dragons-Breath-...7471274QQihZ012QQcategoryZ66794QQcmdZViewItem

 

[iluvzigz]

that looks similar but i dont think that is it....

one of my LFS sells that stuff in the first pic ive tried it but it doesnt like to grow in my tank..
the stuff i have has bright orange with red on the outskirts

thanks jfk for trying

 

[robinscp]

Its the same thing that is growing in my tank. It started of orange/gold and has turned bright red. I have had to cut it every other week now.

see thread below. (its the second pic)

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...n/15615-my-tank-11-months-old-what-these.html

I would also like to know what it is. It looks great though whatever it is.

Craig