orange algae ID

iluvzigz · 01-01-2007, 06:04 PM

I've been seeing some algae forming on a coupe of rocks lately..its actually pretty cool looking .
Bright orange with darker maroon(normal red algae color) outlining the actual plant very colorful ..i plan on keeping them ..

was just wondering if someone knew some info on them..thanks

lcstorc · 01-01-2007, 06:20 PM

Pretty cool looking. I have no idea though.

DaBird · 01-01-2007, 06:35 PM

I've never seen or read about anything like that...I'll be tagging along on this one...

lgerold · 01-01-2007, 06:37 PM

Is it an algae or could it be some sort of sponge? It kinda reminds me of the lavender sponges I had growing in several places in my tank from the live rock...

iluvzigz · 01-02-2007, 07:55 PM

no , its def an algae i have a couple sponges in my tank

BOOMER>>>>>where art tho?? hahaha

thats cool that it unique..i guess...maybe thats a bad thing..

IMO (which is not a very experienced one) i think it is some type of algae, but i would like to learn somemore about this beautiful organizim in my tank thanks everyone for the replies.

JFK_Jr · 01-02-2007, 07:59 PM

Cool looking... and I love the color on your rock...

I'll tag along

iluvzigz · 01-04-2007, 11:03 PM

bumpity bumpp

JFK_Jr · 01-05-2007, 12:15 AM

Found this... looks like it might be it.

Halymenia floresia (Dragons-Breath) (dragon's tongue)

http://www.dipbot.unict.it/Sistematica/Halyme.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dragons-Breath-L... QcmdZViewItem

iluvzigz · 01-05-2007, 11:57 AM

that looks similar but i dont think that is it....

one of my LFS sells that stuff in the first pic ive tried it but it doesnt like to grow in my tank..
the stuff i have has bright orange with red on the outskirts

thanks jfk for trying

robinscp · 01-05-2007, 12:43 PM

Its the same thing that is growing in my tank. It started of orange/gold and has turned bright red. I have had to cut it every other week now.

see thread below. (its the second pic)

My tank 11 months old what are these?

I would also like to know what it is. It looks great though whatever it is.

Craig

01-01-2007, 06:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
iluvzigz Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: palm beach FL Posts: 1,026 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	orange algae ID I've been seeing some algae forming on a coupe of rocks lately..its actually pretty cool looking . Bright orange with darker maroon(normal red algae color) outlining the actual plant very colorful ..i plan on keeping them .. was just wondering if someone knew some info on them..thanks __________________ Ben *Member "Crabs Are Evil and Delicious" Society* http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...250#post172250

01-01-2007, 06:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: orange algae ID Pretty cool looking. I have no idea though. __________________ 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.

01-01-2007, 06:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
DaBird Smart Alec with feathers Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Branch, Texas Posts: 1,042 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: orange algae ID I've never seen or read about anything like that...I'll be tagging along on this one... __________________ "When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging..." Will Rogers 75 gal Oceanic started in 2001 30 gal fuge/sump 125 lb. LR, 100 lb. LS 2x 250w Reflux MH 12,000k pendants Remora pro skimmer W/1200 mag. Hydor Korlia #4, 6 assorted PHs. 1 pair of Ocellaris, Powder Blue Tang, Yellow Tang, Regal Tang, Scooter, Lawnmower, Red Mandarin, Flame Angel, 2 chromis, Copperband, 1 Emerald, 2 Blue legs, 1 Zebra hermit... Acros,Rainbow Monti, Leathers, Zoos, Zoos and more Zoos, Shrooms...

01-01-2007, 06:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
lgerold Scopas Tang Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brainerd, Mn Posts: 473 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: orange algae ID Is it an algae or could it be some sort of sponge? It kinda reminds me of the lavender sponges I had growing in several places in my tank from the live rock... __________________ Lucy Upgrade from 125 long to 210 on 1/7/07. 66 gallon sump/refugium. 10 hrs of light: 500 watt pc actinic 10 hrs 400 watt pc daylight 6 hrs 500 watt MH 4 hrs 180 lbs branch liverock. 100 lbs + assorted liverock. 3"+ DSB. Fish - Foxface, Yellow Tang, Mimic Tang, 2 Tomato Clowns, pair True Percula Clowns (and their 6 inch pastel green carpet), Mandarin, Scooter Blenny, Bartlett's Anthias, Royal Gramma, Pseudochromis Splendens. Blue/Gold Crocea Clam, Teardrop Squamosa Clam Coral favorites include: 2 Acanastreas, Pink Cynaria, Green Cynaria, Birdsnest, Trumpets, Red and Pink and Green Goniporas (3), Frogspawn (peach favorite), Fox Coral, Diploastrea, Blasto, 3 Fungia (orange, purple, and green) and many others.

01-02-2007, 07:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
iluvzigz Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: palm beach FL Posts: 1,026 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: orange algae ID no , its def an algae i have a couple sponges in my tank BOOMER>>>>>where art tho?? hahaha thats cool that it unique..i guess...maybe thats a bad thing.. IMO (which is not a very experienced one) i think it is some type of algae, but i would like to learn somemore about this beautiful organizim in my tank thanks everyone for the replies. __________________ Ben *Member "Crabs Are Evil and Delicious" Society* http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...250#post172250

01-02-2007, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: orange algae ID Cool looking... and I love the color on your rock... I'll tag along __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

01-04-2007, 11:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
iluvzigz Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: palm beach FL Posts: 1,026 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: orange algae ID bumpity bumpp __________________ Ben *Member "Crabs Are Evil and Delicious" Society* http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...250#post172250

01-05-2007, 12:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: orange algae ID Found this... looks like it might be it. Halymenia floresia (Dragons-Breath) (dragon's tongue) http://www.dipbot.unict.it/Sistematica/Halyme.html http://cgi.ebay.com/Dragons-Breath-L... QcmdZViewItem __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

01-05-2007, 11:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
iluvzigz Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: palm beach FL Posts: 1,026 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: orange algae ID that looks similar but i dont think that is it.... one of my LFS sells that stuff in the first pic ive tried it but it doesnt like to grow in my tank.. the stuff i have has bright orange with red on the outskirts thanks jfk for trying __________________ Ben *Member "Crabs Are Evil and Delicious" Society* http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...250#post172250

01-05-2007, 12:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
robinscp Fire Coral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 65 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: orange algae ID Its the same thing that is growing in my tank. It started of orange/gold and has turned bright red. I have had to cut it every other week now. see thread below. (its the second pic) My tank 11 months old what are these? I would also like to know what it is. It looks great though whatever it is. Craig __________________ 6x2x2 reef tank 3x150W halides 40"x18"x18" sump .................................................. ................

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)