coraline vs lithothamnion algae

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  1. skiergd011013

    skiergd011013 Peppermint Shrimp

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    is there a major difference between the two? does litho spread all over like coralline does?
     
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  2. Dingo

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    arent they the same thing?
     
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  3. 2in10

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    The litho grows in groups of small ball shaped clumps. The coralline will cover things more through greater spreading. They are from the same family.
     
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