Mystery rock??? Please help

Sonic · 11-29-2007, 02:33 PM

Sorry for the terrible pics! Well im staring to get this red algea growing in a few places.. its almost leaf-ish... Then there is bubble algea i think (is that bad?) And something orange, looks like a sponge... And lastly what I think is a couple spots of corraline algea. But please tell me what you think they are and if they are good or bad. Thanks a lot!
-Ryan

BigAl07 · 11-29-2007, 02:38 PM

Only one I can comment on is the Bubble Algae. I know a couple of people who think it's the coolest looking stuff and love it. Most people don't. The problem is if you mess with it you rupture the bubble releasing MORE spores.

Here is a general run-down of how I read (on RS I beilieve) how to safely get it out.

1) Use Super Glue Gel and make a coating all around the BA enclosing it completely. Allow this to set up a couple of minutes and then pull the whole new next out and your BA should still be intact inside the Super Glue.

The red-leafy stuff I had in my tank here at work for a while but something ate it so I didn't have time to ID it. Wish I could help more.

lcstorc · 11-29-2007, 02:58 PM

Yes that is bubble algae and should be removed. It can take over rapidly. It is usually safest to remove the rock and then remove the algae. If you pop the bubble in the tank you will spread the spores and have even more of it. I can't really see what you are talking about on the others. The sponge like thing is probably just that, a sponge. I can't comment on the other though since the pic is not very clear.

fish wilson · 11-29-2007, 03:30 PM

the red is a macro, known as red calupra some fish will eat it but not many. if you remove it be careful because some species of it have little spines and are venomous.

11-29-2007, 02:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sonic Limpet Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 126 View Gallery Karma Komment	Mystery rock??? Please help Sorry for the terrible pics! Well im staring to get this red algea growing in a few places.. its almost leaf-ish... Then there is bubble algea i think (is that bad?) And something orange, looks like a sponge... And lastly what I think is a couple spots of corraline algea. But please tell me what you think they are and if they are good or bad. Thanks a lot! -Ryan __________________ My 24 gallon nanocube journal http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...pic-heavy.html Wanna trade frags? http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...rade-zoos.html

11-29-2007, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,496 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery rock??? Please help Only one I can comment on is the Bubble Algae. I know a couple of people who think it's the coolest looking stuff and love it. Most people don't. The problem is if you mess with it you rupture the bubble releasing MORE spores. Here is a general run-down of how I read (on RS I beilieve) how to safely get it out. 1) Use Super Glue Gel and make a coating all around the BA enclosing it completely. Allow this to set up a couple of minutes and then pull the whole new next out and your BA should still be intact inside the Super Glue. The red-leafy stuff I had in my tank here at work for a while but something ate it so I didn't have time to ID it. Wish I could help more. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

11-29-2007, 02:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery rock??? Please help Yes that is bubble algae and should be removed. It can take over rapidly. It is usually safest to remove the rock and then remove the algae. If you pop the bubble in the tank you will spread the spores and have even more of it. I can't really see what you are talking about on the others. The sponge like thing is probably just that, a sponge. I can't comment on the other though since the pic is not very clear. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

11-29-2007, 03:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
fish wilson Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fordland. mo Posts: 78 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery rock??? Please help the red is a macro, known as red calupra some fish will eat it but not many. if you remove it be careful because some species of it have little spines and are venomous.

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