John- Mermaid fan algae putting off a new "fan"?

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    There is also a "faint" white rim around the top. Growth?
     

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  2. johnmaloney

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    That sounds like a good description of growth, it will be a light yellowigh type rim. Eventually it will send out sprouts and form a new one when it has gotten a little taller, when it does this the entire plant will go a little pale until the new one pops out, then they both color up.
     
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  3. Kevin_E

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    Better pictures. Notice the base.
     

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  4. johnmaloney

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    Not sure, it might be. Harder to tell with mermaids fans than pencil caps and brushes.
     
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