Macroalgae ID please.

[mmittlesteadt]

I just placed a new rock in my tank with some mushrooms that also had this macroalgae on it. If anyone can help ID it, I'd appreciate it. It is very stiff, almost branchlike. A piece broke off and I stuck it into a hole in another rock.

Thanks.

Here's the pic (with macroalgae on the left, reddish brown)...

 

[Michael Hoaster]

Grasilaria Hayi.

 

[mmittlesteadt]

Grasilaria Hayi.

Thank you!

 

[Michael Hoaster]

Your'e welcome!

 

[mmittlesteadt]

I got the rock for the mushrooms, but I thought the macroalgae was an interesting piece. After reading up on it, it ended up being a nice bonus.

 

[Michael Hoaster]

It's a good plant, and herbivores should leave it alone. Enjoy!