Cat eye?

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  1. H_Garcia

    H_Garcia Plankton

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    Can someone please ID this for me? These started popping up recently on one of my newer rocks. Is it cat eye coral?
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  2. proreefer

    proreefer Feather Star

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    from what i can see its an algae i don't believe its dangerous maybe really nice if it gets bigger
     
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  3. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Bubble algae. Filled with spores. When broken open spores spread. Can/will become a nusence.
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Red bubble algae
     
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  5. proreefer

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    i might be wrong but, this just doesn't appear to be bubble algae to me, it's not speres and the inside has no clear liquid with black spores it appears stemish in form and may be branching, you should be able to see through the speres of bubble algae this algae seems to be solid.
     
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  6. H_Garcia

    H_Garcia Plankton

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    As far as I can tell none of them have burst open or anything. I'll keep an eye on them. Should I remove them if they start to?
     
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  7. saltyfresh

    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    when you remove them syphon them out. this way when they pop the spors will leave the tank.
     
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  8. proreefer

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    if in doubt remove them, there not worth worry, i have alot of different algae growing on my rock, it is true that bubble algae will sporulate and cover area quickly, coral and fish are the most important animals so, if in doubt pull it out.:confused:
     
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  9. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    I agree with the red bubble algae ID as well. I have some in my tank as well.
     
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  10. H_Garcia

    H_Garcia Plankton

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    :-/ Ok. I hate to remove them because they look really pretty... BUT..I don't want problems later on. I love my tank too much for that. ;) lol
     
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