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[rochestertank]

What is this red stuff?

They look like little red branches growing out of my life rock near the little star polyp. If it doesn't show up well I might just draw a picture of it. they look like little red palm trees.

My levels are good. still testing at lfs. thanks.

 

[supertech3]

I think what you are refer. to is normal on live rock to have these growths without a better picture I would say either Gelidiella(gelidiaceae) or Jania (corallinaceae) algae.

 

[rochestertank]

what is a good web site to look up pictures of these different algae and get a few comments about what they contribute to and take from the environment?

 

[rochestertank]

i looked around on some sites with the assistance of the ideas of the radar tech above and i decided that for now I am going to call it "red coralline algae." red because of the particular pigment it has in its system that absorbs blue light and reflects red if i have it right and coralline because of its rough texture that makes it similar to coral in being resistant to abrasion. algae because it's a little monster that grows in your reef tank.

 

[Paintbug]

http://www.saltcorner.com/sections/guest/algaepage/algaepage.htm

that has alot of algaes on there. are you asking about the stuff in the center of the pick or on the right.?

 

[rochestertank]

the little red tree-like things in the center. thanks for response.

 

[rochestertank]

that's a really cool site btw. i think it looks most like Centroceras clavulatum but i'm not totally sure since it is still in a small stage...