bryopsis/hair algae

joselastra · 01-27-2008, 11:22 AM

whats the difference between the two. ive got a bad case of one. seen the pic on reefs dot org of bry. but doesnt look like what i have.

ReefGuy69 · 01-27-2008, 11:24 AM

i think the only way is by the taste test... Just kidding i have no clue but im sure someone will know for ya.

joselastra · 01-27-2008, 11:30 AM

ummmm, salty spinich.....

i think it its hair algae. but im not 100% sure

Witfull · 01-27-2008, 11:55 AM

hair algea is easiestly descriped as single long threads of algae,,thin grass so to speak. where bryposis looks like a fern, central stalk with radiating fins. i could find pics,,,,but google images works wonders~

joselastra · 01-27-2008, 12:29 PM

would the fern like be easily seen w/ the human eye?

Woodstock · 01-27-2008, 12:31 PM

Yes, you can see it with the naked eye. To me it looks like a 'fern'. Take a look at these photos: bryopsis algae - Google Image Search

joselastra · 01-27-2008, 01:39 PM

hm, not really like that. whats the scientific term for hair algae?

01-27-2008, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
joselastra Limpet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clifton, nj Posts: 133 View Gallery Karma Komment	bryopsis/hair algae whats the difference between the two. ive got a bad case of one. seen the pic on reefs dot org of bry. but doesnt look like what i have.

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ReefGuy69 Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 746 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: bryopsis/hair algae i think the only way is by the taste test... Just kidding i have no clue but im sure someone will know for ya. __________________ Dennis ________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...journal-3.html 55gal AGA w/ built in overflow 15 gal acrylic DIY sump/fuge 75lbs Fiji Live Rock 45lbs of Live Sand 1-1/2inch (1) 96 watt Super Blue Actinic Power Compact (2) 96 Watt 10,000k Power Compacts (2) Ebo Jager 200 watt heaters Seaclone 150 Skimmer (2) Hagen 50's Power Heads for flow (1) Hagen 70 Return Pump DIY ATO system (5 Gal) Mini Aqua Lights for fuge (10k/Actinic03) TLF 150 Phosban Reactor 12X turnover rate 2 Ocellaris Clownfish, 1 Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, Neon Green Hairy Mushrooms, Red Zoanthus Polyps.

01-27-2008, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
joselastra Limpet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clifton, nj Posts: 133 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: bryopsis/hair algae ummmm, salty spinich..... i think it its hair algae. but im not 100% sure

01-27-2008, 11:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Witfull Yoda Poohbah~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Jersey Posts: 18,016 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: bryopsis/hair algae hair algea is easiestly descriped as single long threads of algae,,thin grass so to speak. where bryposis looks like a fern, central stalk with radiating fins. i could find pics,,,,but google images works wonders~

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joselastra Limpet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clifton, nj Posts: 133 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: bryopsis/hair algae would the fern like be easily seen w/ the human eye?

01-27-2008, 12:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,260 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: bryopsis/hair algae Yes, you can see it with the naked eye. To me it looks like a 'fern'. Take a look at these photos: bryopsis algae - Google Image Search __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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joselastra Limpet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clifton, nj Posts: 133 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: bryopsis/hair algae hm, not really like that. whats the scientific term for hair algae?

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