ids please

aquadonkey · 12/07/2010, 03:04 PM

Hi there - I have a couple unidentified things in my tanks.

First off, this commensal (hopefully?) snail that lives on my conch. It has black antennae and a tiny black trunk. I've posted pics of this before - hopefully these new ones are a bit better. It's difficult to get a pic of a conch this way - he kept kicking me

Next I have two red macro-algae:

I think this first is caulerpa? The Algae is in the center of the pic.

The second, I have no clue....

Gary Majchrzak · 12/07/2010, 03:39 PM

looks like a Limpet is keeping your Conch's shell clear of algae!

No Caulerpa. Nice red algae, though.

Grenade Glass · 12/07/2010, 07:51 PM

I dont have an ID, but I know the guys at ABC pets (in fairport) have some of the same red algae in the 3rd pic. really fluorescent! I once had some on a small frag of zoas, it only lasted about 24 hours in my tank, from what I understand its really delicate.

redrider911 · 12/07/2010, 08:13 PM

Tagging along. I have the same red algae in my tank. It grows moderately. It looks nice and adds color to the tank so I just keep it under control.

aquadonkey · 12/08/2010, 08:00 AM

A limpet - well, the pictures look right. It seems they sometimes eat SPS. Not a problem in my tanks - no sps - but, I'm curious about that because this snail isn't mobile. It just rides around on the conch so it wouldn't have the choice to go eat corals if that's what it desired. I suppose there are a gazillion kinds - I'll still keep an eye on it

I'm happy that I haven't yet gotten any bad id's for the red algae - I like them both, especially the fluorescent one. It's growing in two different spots at a fairly quick rate.
I had been toying with the idea of buying some red algae for the tank, then this appeared - love this hobby.
I'll post an update if anything happens.

aquadonkey · 01/07/2011, 02:21 PM

Just thought I would post an update on this red algae - growing well and looks beautiful!
I have three clumps now in my 29g

Gary Majchrzak · 01/07/2011, 02:33 PM

the red algae looks like the type I have in my refugium..........................

12/07/2010, 03:04 PM	#1
aquadonkey Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,253	ids please Hi there - I have a couple unidentified things in my tanks. First off, this commensal (hopefully?) snail that lives on my conch. It has black antennae and a tiny black trunk. I've posted pics of this before - hopefully these new ones are a bit better. It's difficult to get a pic of a conch this way - he kept kicking me Next I have two red macro-algae: I think this first is caulerpa? The Algae is in the center of the pic. The second, I have no clue.... __________________ Thanks for the help! Lizz 29g DT, 15g sump/fuge Current Tank Info: 29g DT, 15g sump, 30 lbs LR, 3" LS, 4x24W T5

12/07/2010, 03:39 PM	#2
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 38,685	looks like a Limpet is keeping your Conch's shell clear of algae! No Caulerpa. Nice red algae, though. __________________ over 19 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC Current Tank Info: 72x24x30 225 gallon peninsula reef aquarium called Junior's Reef

12/07/2010, 08:13 PM	#4
redrider911 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Seneca, NY Posts: 896	Tagging along. I have the same red algae in my tank. It grows moderately. It looks nice and adds color to the tank so I just keep it under control. __________________ -Chris Current Tank Info: 28gal oceanic biocube blank canvas

12/08/2010, 08:00 AM	#5
aquadonkey Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,253	A limpet - well, the pictures look right. It seems they sometimes eat SPS. Not a problem in my tanks - no sps - but, I'm curious about that because this snail isn't mobile. It just rides around on the conch so it wouldn't have the choice to go eat corals if that's what it desired. I suppose there are a gazillion kinds - I'll still keep an eye on it I'm happy that I haven't yet gotten any bad id's for the red algae - I like them both, especially the fluorescent one. It's growing in two different spots at a fairly quick rate. I had been toying with the idea of buying some red algae for the tank, then this appeared - love this hobby. I'll post an update if anything happens. __________________ Thanks for the help! Lizz 29g DT, 15g sump/fuge Current Tank Info: 29g DT, 15g sump, 30 lbs LR, 3" LS, 4x24W T5

01/07/2011, 02:21 PM	#6
aquadonkey Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,253	Just thought I would post an update on this red algae - growing well and looks beautiful! I have three clumps now in my 29g __________________ Thanks for the help! Lizz 29g DT, 15g sump/fuge Current Tank Info: 29g DT, 15g sump, 30 lbs LR, 3" LS, 4x24W T5

12/07/2010, 07:51 PM	#3
Grenade Glass Reefer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: rochester, ny Posts: 260	I dont have an ID, but I know the guys at ABC pets (in fairport) have some of the same red algae in the 3rd pic. really fluorescent! I once had some on a small frag of zoas, it only lasted about 24 hours in my tank, from what I understand its really delicate.

01/07/2011, 02:33 PM	#7
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 38,685	interesting the red algae looks like the type I have in my refugium.......................... __________________ over 19 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC Current Tank Info: 72x24x30 225 gallon peninsula reef aquarium called Junior's Reef

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