What kind of plant/algea is this?

gonefishin · 02-03-2008, 02:31 PM

I am wondering if anyone knows what kind of plant/Algea this is. Is it safe? I am guessing it is because my tank keeps getting easier to maintain as it grows and spreads throughout my tank. It makes my tank look awsome! I like it but just want to make sure I am not getting into something that will grow out of control and cause problems down the road. Any suggestions will help... Thanks!!

Frank (Gonefishin)

panmanmatt · 02-03-2008, 02:33 PM

got a picture?

gonefishin · 02-04-2008, 01:50 PM

Ok... I was in a hurry and forgot the pics... Here they are.

gonefishin · 02-04-2008, 02:12 PM

Ok... let's try this again... Here are the pics. ( I hope)

tippMANn98 · 02-04-2008, 03:06 PM

Its Not Very Clear, But It Looks Kinda Like Chaeto?

BigAl07 · 02-04-2008, 03:13 PM

Yikes! Not Cheato but it does appear to be some type of Macro Algae! How quickly did it grow? Is it "Easily" removed or is it firmly anchored to the rock/coral there?

BoomerD · 02-04-2008, 05:51 PM

I'm suspecting a form of bryopsis, or a green turf algae. I really can't tell from the pic.

Frankie · 02-04-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomerD

I'm suspecting a form of bryopsis, or a green turf algae. I really can't tell from the pic.

I agree. That is bryopsis.

gonefishin · 02-05-2008, 12:16 PM

Here are some better pictures. Is bryopsis ok. It grows rapidly just like grass. There are some branchy plants in there as well. I think you can see them in the pics. Thanks for everyones help....

Frank

lcstorc · 02-05-2008, 01:25 PM

Bryopsis is a very agressive macro algae that can quickly grow to unpleasant levels. I would try to manually remove as much as possible and starve out the remaining algae. It is very difficult to remove all of it from a rock so preventing the spread is very important.

Surfnut · 02-05-2008, 01:30 PM

The color and top portion of the leave structure leads me to believe this is not Bryopsis; Unless it's a species I've not come across before. It reminds me of a type of algae I have in my tank atm; The name eludes me tho.

Witfull · 02-05-2008, 01:35 PM

get a tang...it looks like turf...any species of tang will make it Kathy worthy,,ummm

Poo for the RS unindoctrinated~

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gonefishin Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	What kind of plant/algea is this? I am wondering if anyone knows what kind of plant/Algea this is. Is it safe? I am guessing it is because my tank keeps getting easier to maintain as it grows and spreads throughout my tank. It makes my tank look awsome! I like it but just want to make sure I am not getting into something that will grow out of control and cause problems down the road. Any suggestions will help... Thanks!! Frank (Gonefishin)

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