Fauchea laciniata....????

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  1. NU-2reef

    NU-2reef Montipora Digitata

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    this is a red algae that started growing and thriving since 6months ago. it is growing from a rock that has been in my tank from the beggining of my setup. rather decent looking, under 10000k lights there is a blue iridescent glow to it.
    looks just like this File:Fauchea laciniata.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

    is there anything anyone can tell me about this algae. i cant seem to get any info

    how did this just grow out of the blue?
    is it worth keeping?
    will or can it get out of control?
     
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  2. irr0001

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    That looks awesome..I would keep it if it stays under control.
     
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  3. NU-2reef

    NU-2reef Montipora Digitata

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    well it seems to be pretty well under control considering its been 6 months. so heres a pic. the picture doesnt really show how iridescent this is
    [​IMG]
     
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  4. 10acrewoods

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    good score wish I had some.
     
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    Sweet, if there is the tiniest bit on the rock it will eventually grow large enough to be seen. I would love to have some of that also.
     
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  6. NU-2reef

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    oh its about 5+ inches long but most of it is in between two rocks. the pic shows maybe 2.5 inches exposed. its becoming a great little plant:)
     
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  7. Jcaudillo

    Jcaudillo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Yeah that is some pretty Sweet Algae... id like some as well printed the picture i will see what my Local Reefer guy... He knows everything about everything when it comes to SW stuff. Ill see what he can tell me... Ill update you with what he says
     
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    Jake Adam's (Reef Builders, Coralidea, etc) had that in his nanno. Assume macro :) Do the copepods in your tank love to hang out on it?
     
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    NU-2reef Montipora Digitata

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    actually now that i look there are a bunch crawling on it. not familiar with jake adams. do you have a link

    Yeah that is some pretty Sweet Algae... id like some as well printed the picture i will see what my Local Reefer guy... He knows everything about everything when it comes to SW stuff. Ill see what he can tell me... Ill update you with what he says

    jcaudillo let me know what you come up with
     
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    Gresham, Jan 22, 2010
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