What is it ?

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  1. Fuzzyfishog

    Fuzzyfishog Bristle Worm

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    This stuff is growing on one of my rocks what is it ? good or bad ? And if bad how to get rid of ? Thanks
     
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  2. Grotto

    Grotto Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Looks like Bryopsis Plumosa to me, and if I'm right thats not good. If it's only on that 1 piece of live rock I'd get that rock removed asap. As far as I know it's nearly impossible to get rid of, other then a blow torch or bleach etc. I don't know of a fish that eats it either, and once it spreads throughout the tank... well it's not good :-/. I could be wrong, but thats what it looks like to me.
     
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    Grotto Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Bryopsis plumosa

    Some info on Bryopsis Plumosa, if it were me I'd get rid of that piece of rock altogether, and pray that it hasn't spread. Best of luck!
     
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  4. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Not bryopsis (thankfully) but what is commonly referred to as feather calurpa. It can quickly overtake a tank though so I would yank it out.
     
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  5. Grotto

    Grotto Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Best news I've heard all day! :)
     
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    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    ;) I think I heard your sigh of relief :)
     
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  7. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    I have seen tanks with this stuff all over at my LFS and the workers say its pritty hahaha and they wonder why I dont buy stock their.
    I'd just yank it out it will spread fast and it is managable if you like the look of it but I think a nice reef tank dont need it.IMO
     
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  8. Fuzzyfishog

    Fuzzyfishog Bristle Worm

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    Thanks guys

    I think I will start prunning the stuff then . Thanks for the help .
     
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