My tank 11 months old what are these?

robinscp · 01-01-2007, 06:14 PM

Well my tank is now 11 months old and I thought I would show you some of the things that have grown from the live rock in that time. If anyone knows what these are and how I should treat them please let me know.

I have already had to trim the red sponge thing (2nd pic) several times.

Cheers

craig

Woodstock · 01-01-2007, 06:17 PM

The first two pics are of red macro algae... I would love to have some growing in my refugium. Tangs love it and it is a great export of nutrients.
The third pic looks like zoanthids. Did the rock come from another reefer?

lcstorc · 01-01-2007, 06:18 PM

Those first two look great. I would love that in the fuge and for tang food.

robinscp · 01-01-2007, 06:20 PM

The rock was from two different people who were closing down there tanks.

The orange stuff (1st pic) seems to have stopped growing but the red one needs trimming every few weeks. I thought they were a type of sponge as they dont look/feel like macro algae.

I love the little zoa's I only wish they would spread.

Craig

burning2nd · 01-01-2007, 07:14 PM

COOl thats cool i wish i had some of that....

even macro algea, can look good..

once my friend came over and he saw my taxifola algea that i was hateing so much, and he said it looked cool... he refered to it as "sea floor grass"

after that i guess it didnt seem bad really... even tho ive since defeated it...
made me no sweat it that bad

robinscp · 01-03-2007, 07:40 PM

If I get a tang will it eat these?

My dwarf angel has left them alone.

Craig

boozeman · 01-03-2007, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinscp

If I get a tang will it eat these?

did someone ring the dinner bell

lcstorc · 01-03-2007, 11:17 PM

Probably, but it depends on what the stuff actually is and the food preference of the tang. Mine scarf down most macro, but some they do not touch.

PhilOlsen · 01-04-2007, 12:26 AM

My Kole would have a field day

JFK_Jr · 01-04-2007, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinscp

If I get a tang will it eat these?

My dwarf angel has left them alone.

Craig

If it ever gets out of control... you might consider a Sea Hare. I've become their #1 fan...

Sea Hares are known to feed on numerous types of macro algae, including red, brown, and green... they are lovers of Caulerpa. They are so efficient that many reefers share a common Sea Hare among themselves when their tanks have been completely cleaned.

You can check out my thread on them here:
Sea Hares Rock!!!

robinscp · 01-04-2007, 05:28 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I like the stuff but I don't think it will stop me getting a tang. Looking to get a purple tang when I see a nice healthy one.

Craig

lcstorc · 01-04-2007, 06:32 PM

Do you have a fuge? If so perhaps you can put some there for future growth if/when you get the tang.

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robinscp Fire Coral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 65 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My tank 11 months old what are these? The rock was from two different people who were closing down there tanks. The orange stuff (1st pic) seems to have stopped growing but the red one needs trimming every few weeks. I thought they were a type of sponge as they dont look/feel like macro algae. I love the little zoa's I only wish they would spread. Craig __________________ 6x2x2 reef tank 3x150W halides 40"x18"x18" sump .................................................. ................

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My tank 11 months old what are these? Probably, but it depends on what the stuff actually is and the food preference of the tang. Mine scarf down most macro, but some they do not touch. __________________ 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.

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robinscp Fire Coral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 65 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My tank 11 months old what are these? Thanks for the replies. I like the stuff but I don't think it will stop me getting a tang. Looking to get a purple tang when I see a nice healthy one. Craig __________________ 6x2x2 reef tank 3x150W halides 40"x18"x18" sump .................................................. ................

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My tank 11 months old what are these? Do you have a fuge? If so perhaps you can put some there for future growth if/when you get the tang. __________________ 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.

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