Red things in LR

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Triplemom, Dec 22, 2008.

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  1. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    Anybody know what this red stuff is? The patch in the middle looks like reindeer antlers! :xmas:

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    Triplemom, Dec 22, 2008
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  2. Froc3

    Froc3 Fire Goby

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    Looks like freebies to me! :D .. but on a more serious note.. I have no idea.
     
    Froc3, Dec 22, 2008
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  3. NU-2reef

    NU-2reef Montipora Digitata

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    type of red algae
     
    NU-2reef, Dec 22, 2008
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  4. =Jwin=

    =Jwin= Tassled File Fish

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    It's a cool lookin red algae whatever it is. And grows rather slowly...it can stay as far as I'm concerned.
     
    =Jwin=, Dec 22, 2008
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  5. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    It may be a species juvenille fronds of red algae called Scinaia!


    Algae Page
     
    coral reefer, Dec 22, 2008
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  6. =Jwin=

    =Jwin= Tassled File Fish

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    Oh wow! If that's what it could grow up to look like, it is most definately staying. I love freebees. :D
     
    =Jwin=, Dec 22, 2008
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  7. 1st time

    1st time Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I have that on my rocks too--hope it grows up like the pic!
     
    1st time, Dec 23, 2008
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  8. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    I've see that algae in question in tanks and it can get to the point of annoyance quicker than you think...

    It might not be a bad idea to consider removing it.
    I can't find my algae book so I'm gonna have to side with the coral reefer :)

    Happy reefing
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 23, 2008
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  9. Onjinsan

    Onjinsan Fire Worm

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    I also think it is Scinaia complanata (chaetangiaceae, nemaliales), came across it in my marine plants field guide.
     
    Onjinsan, Dec 23, 2008
    Onjinsan, Dec 23, 2008
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