Macro ID

Miko · Mar 28, 2003

I have this red macro growing in my main tank. It is filled with a gelatenous type material.
Is this a good type to have in the main tank?

Miko · Mar 28, 2003

Here is a close up:

minh_han · Apr 4, 2003

I think that's kinda cool stuff!

Miko · Apr 5, 2003

Thanks Minh,
But what is it? And, is it reef safe?
By the way, what kind of doctor are you?

Steven M · Apr 24, 2003

Re: Macro ID

Miko said:
I have this red macro growing in my main tank. It is filled with a gelatenous type material.
Is this a good type to have in the main tank?

I don't know but I would like to. where did you get it?

kmk2307 · Apr 24, 2003

Well it's definately a Rhodophyta (red algae) but I'm looking and not sure what type.

Check these websites:
http://www.sportesport.it/red_algae.htm - 12 pages!
http://www.sonoma.edu/biology/algae/Red.html

Good luck + HTH,
Kevin

Miko · Apr 24, 2003

Great links kmk2307! Thanks.
I didn't find an exact match, although two specimens on page 7 and one on page 8 of the first link look similar.