Whats on this rock?

judochop · 08-29-2006, 05:24 PM

I was at my LFS and saw a live rock with some interesting green bubble like objects on it. Sorry for the poor picture quality but I took it with my phone. Anyone know what this might be? Also, there is alot of algea on the backside of this rock. It looks like mermaid's hair. I got a pic of it on a different rock. Can this be removed easily from live rock? I'd hate to introduce this into my tank and have it run wild.

Thanks

blue_eyes53813 · 08-29-2006, 05:25 PM

bubble algae and hair algae.... avoid both if possible

boozeman · 08-29-2006, 05:31 PM

ITA
there are many other sources of liverock...maybe you should pass this one by

cheeks69 · 08-29-2006, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boozeman

ITA
there are many other sources of liverock...maybe you should pass this one by

Ditto ^^^

You definitely don't want that in your tank !

Gina · 08-29-2006, 06:38 PM

kinghokus420 · 08-30-2006, 12:05 AM

wow! did you take that at my LFS? looks familiar

iluvzigz · 08-30-2006, 09:19 AM

run ...run very fast ..away from the area...good luck finding some good stuff.

BoomerD · 08-30-2006, 11:19 AM

WOW!!! That's horrible! Not only would I NOT buy that rock, I'd find a new LFS to do business with if they consider that to be a sellable product...The bubble algae, (valonia) is pretty common, and is a natural occuring pest, but the hair algae is a sign of neglect on the part of the LFS owner/staff...

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