ID please

Cougra · 01-25-2004, 03:31 PM

Alright I have something else growing in my tank that I have no idea what it is. There are two patches on one rock, I know it's not cyanobacteria. I would appreciate any suggestions on what it could be.

Cougra · 01-25-2004, 03:32 PM

Here is a slightly closer look at the bottom patch. Sorry I can't get any better of a shot with my camera unfortunately.

It's fairly slow growing as well.

Curtswearing · 01-25-2004, 03:38 PM

Scrape it. I have some coralline that is that dark. Is it hard to scrape off like coralline?

ScottT1980 · 01-25-2004, 06:02 PM

Is it rubbery and brownish? Looks like some of the stuff that came in on my new batch of LR. I will tag along as I have no clue either...

Take er esay
Scott T.

blue_eyes53813 · 01-25-2004, 06:06 PM

Hmmm im not sure. I thought maybe coral skeleton with coraline starting on it, lol.. I dont know.

NaH2O · 01-25-2004, 06:27 PM

AAAaaaaaa!!!!!! It's a MONSTER!!! Get it out before it grows and takes over the world!! We'll have to get Mothra out of retirement!

waiting to hear what its texture is.....

EDIT: Just to clarify, I said Mothra because Godzilla already turned me down

jks1 · 01-25-2004, 06:34 PM

My first thought would be some type of coralline- but not sure

sharks · 01-25-2004, 06:42 PM

If it is this...
http://www.globaldialog.com/~jrice/a.../lobophora.htm
Start removing at ASAP. I didn't and now it covers a quarter of my LR. It's the bane of my life right now.
This stuff grows just like coralline algae but is paper thin and can be pealed off with a little effort. It hasn't hurt any corals but it smothers the coralline and without light the coralline bleaches.
Hope it isn't this wafer crud I have

S

ScottT1980 · 01-25-2004, 06:43 PM

Nice ID Sharks!!! At least I know what I had (and still have to some extent).

Take er easy
Scott T.

NaH2O · 01-25-2004, 06:44 PM

Karma, Sharks! That is a great link!!

mnreefman · 01-25-2004, 10:08 PM

it is Peysonnelia from the family Squamariaceae... this stuff is good... not bad...

mnreefman · 01-25-2004, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sharks
If it is this...
http://www.globaldialog.com/~jrice/a.../lobophora.htm
Start removing at ASAP. I didn't and now it covers a quarter of my LR. It's the bane of my life right now.
This stuff grows just like coralline algae but is paper thin and can be pealed off with a little effort. It hasn't hurt any corals but it smothers the coralline and without light the coralline bleaches.
Hope it isn't this wafer crud I have
S

that isnt wafer, but thats one heck of a link!!!

sharks · 01-25-2004, 10:18 PM

You may be right. Here is a link for Michelle to decide.
http://www.globaldialog.com/~jrice/a..._coralline.htm
It looks to me like wafer with some cyano on it. It seams to have a tan or brown base color.
Only she can confirm. If it is Peyssonnelia she will not be able to remove it from the rock.
S

Cougra · 01-25-2004, 10:25 PM

Thanks for the links, I'm going to attempt to remove some tomorrow when I get home from work. My lights are off and I don't want to disturb the tank.

I'll keep you guys updated

mnreefman · 01-25-2004, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sharks
You may be right. Here is a link for Michelle to decide.
http://www.globaldialog.com/~jrice/a..._coralline.htm
It looks to me like wafer with some cyano on it. It seams to have a tan or brown base color.
Only she can confirm. If it is Peyssonnelia she will not be able to remove it from the rock.
S

Peyssonnelia has a brown base... at least my book says so...

01-25-2004, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	ID please Alright I have something else growing in my tank that I have no idea what it is. There are two patches on one rock, I know it's not cyanobacteria. I would appreciate any suggestions on what it could be. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

01-25-2004, 03:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here is a slightly closer look at the bottom patch. Sorry I can't get any better of a shot with my camera unfortunately. It's fairly slow growing as well. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

01-25-2004, 03:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	Scrape it. I have some coralline that is that dark. Is it hard to scrape off like coralline? __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

01-25-2004, 06:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Is it rubbery and brownish? Looks like some of the stuff that came in on my new batch of LR. I will tag along as I have no clue either... Take er esay Scott T. __________________ My Tank

01-25-2004, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	AAAaaaaaa!!!!!! It's a MONSTER!!! Get it out before it grows and takes over the world!! We'll have to get Mothra out of retirement! waiting to hear what its texture is..... EDIT: Just to clarify, I said Mothra because Godzilla already turned me down __________________ ~Nikki~ Last edited by NaH2O : 01-25-2004 at 06:41 PM.

01-25-2004, 06:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,255 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Hmmm im not sure. I thought maybe coral skeleton with coraline starting on it, lol.. I dont know.

01-25-2004, 06:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
jks1 Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 876 View Gallery Karma Komment	My first thought would be some type of coralline- but not sure __________________ John Tank: 29g glass Pumps: Mag5.0 return - (3) rio 100 PHs Lighting: (1) 150w XM 10K/(2) 30W actinics Equipment: Aqua C Urchin skimmer- CPR Fuge, Titanium Heater -Red Sea wavemaster Pro Tank: 210g 1/2" Acrylic, dual overflows, 75g glass sump w/ 20g fuge. Pumps: Mag24 return - (2) MAG24s running 2 closed loop systems. Lighting: (3) 400w XM 10K/(2) Custom Sealife 96w PC - 25w dimmable incandescent Moonlight Equipment: Aqua C EV180 skimmer - CR500 calc reactor - Titanium Heater - AquaLogic single Stage Temp Controller - Aquanetics 1/5Hp Chiller - Neptune sys aquacontroller

01-25-2004, 06:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
sharks Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 843 View Gallery Karma Komment	If it is this... http://www.globaldialog.com/~jrice/a.../lobophora.htm Start removing at ASAP. I didn't and now it covers a quarter of my LR. It's the bane of my life right now. This stuff grows just like coralline algae but is paper thin and can be pealed off with a little effort. It hasn't hurt any corals but it smothers the coralline and without light the coralline bleaches. Hope it isn't this wafer crud I have S __________________ The sea monkey has my money 220G fish only tank ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120G Reef 2 250W 65K MH’s. 2 VHO Actinics LifeReef filter/skimmer/20G REF 200LB Kaelini Rock . 2-3” DSB. Various, LPS, SPS, clams, leathers, and others Numerous fish ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> View my Photo Gallery><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>

01-25-2004, 06:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nice ID Sharks!!! At least I know what I had (and still have to some extent). Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

01-25-2004, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	Karma, Sharks! That is a great link!! __________________ ~Nikki~

01-25-2004, 10:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	it is Peysonnelia from the family Squamariaceae... this stuff is good... not bad... __________________ http://reefrock.com

01-25-2004, 10:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
sharks Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 843 View Gallery Karma Komment	You may be right. Here is a link for Michelle to decide. http://www.globaldialog.com/~jrice/a..._coralline.htm It looks to me like wafer with some cyano on it. It seams to have a tan or brown base color. Only she can confirm. If it is Peyssonnelia she will not be able to remove it from the rock. S __________________ The sea monkey has my money 220G fish only tank ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120G Reef 2 250W 65K MH’s. 2 VHO Actinics LifeReef filter/skimmer/20G REF 200LB Kaelini Rock . 2-3” DSB. Various, LPS, SPS, clams, leathers, and others Numerous fish ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> View my Photo Gallery><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>

01-25-2004, 10:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks for the links, I'm going to attempt to remove some tomorrow when I get home from work. My lights are off and I don't want to disturb the tank. I'll keep you guys updated __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

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