Macro Alge and Hitchiker ID

dbraun15 · 09/28/2006, 02:17 PM

I tried taking pictures but can't get my camera to take one that is clear--Two things, one a very fine macro algae that is growing very fast and looks almost like a small fern--any ideas or places where I could look it up? Also a pink sponge type thing that is also growing and is very soft and breaks apart if disturbed--it was white and is now pink--any ideas? Thanks for your help--Deron

Mariner · 09/28/2006, 02:30 PM

The macro is probably Bryopsis.
The sponge type thing is probably a sponge.

No charge for that analysis.
Mariner

dbraun15 · 09/28/2006, 02:43 PM

I did a google search and it it Bryopsis--is this stuff a problem and invasive--what will take care of it?

Mariner · 09/29/2006, 06:12 AM

Bryopsis is common in newer tanks. Something ate all mine early on (I think it may have some some sort of pod, but I'm not sure). I imagine that most algae eating fish would enjoy it.
FWIW,
Mariner

09/28/2006, 02:17 PM	#1
dbraun15 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Breaux Bridge, LA Posts: 149	Macro Alge and Hitchiker ID I tried taking pictures but can't get my camera to take one that is clear--Two things, one a very fine macro algae that is growing very fast and looks almost like a small fern--any ideas or places where I could look it up? Also a pink sponge type thing that is also growing and is very soft and breaks apart if disturbed--it was white and is now pink--any ideas? Thanks for your help--Deron

09/28/2006, 02:30 PM	#2
Mariner Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,959	The macro is probably Bryopsis. The sponge type thing is probably a sponge. No charge for that analysis. Mariner __________________ DESIGN DEMANDS A DESIGNER. ~The perception is that perception is reality, but the reality is that it isn't. Current Tank Info: 75g mixed reef; 135g mixed reef

09/29/2006, 06:12 AM	#4
Mariner Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,959	Bryopsis is common in newer tanks. Something ate all mine early on (I think it may have some some sort of pod, but I'm not sure). I imagine that most algae eating fish would enjoy it. FWIW, Mariner __________________ DESIGN DEMANDS A DESIGNER. ~The perception is that perception is reality, but the reality is that it isn't. Current Tank Info: 75g mixed reef; 135g mixed reef

09/28/2006, 02:43 PM	#3
dbraun15 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Breaux Bridge, LA Posts: 149	I did a google search and it it Bryopsis--is this stuff a problem and invasive--what will take care of it?