rogergolf66
im an addict lol
what is this growing on the scalop?
Roger
Click on my little red house to see the piture
Roger
Click on my little red house to see the piture
growing on scallop?
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rogergolf66
im an addict lol
with that long of a steam? I will post another picture from a different angle.
Steveabg
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Not a mushroom. Looks like a species of Acetabularia algae to me. Not sure exactly which species, but the most common one, acetabularia acetabulum, looks like this:
http://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=351
http://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=351
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
yes that is what it is do YOu have any info on it?
Roger
that page was just a picture
Roger
that page was just a picture
Steveabg
Member
The common name for it is "mermaid's cup," umbrella algae, mermaid's parasol. It's non-invasive, and quite delicate, so I wouldn't foresee it growing out of control in your tank.
Good basic info here:
http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/aquainfo/marinetank50.html
And some helpful general algae info here:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-01/sl/index.php
Good basic info here:
http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/aquainfo/marinetank50.html
And some helpful general algae info here:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-01/sl/index.php
The only places I've seen it growing naturally is very shallow water, mostly less then a foot and the best growths have been in only a few inches. I've had some come in with sea grass, but it's never done well. If that one grows ands spreads well in your tank, you'll have a bunch of us wanting some 
