Whats growing on my heater? Looks like something from GhostBusters

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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    What exactly is this growing on my heater? It doesn't move and its squishy...

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    Biocube, Oct 26, 2011
    Biocube, Oct 26, 2011
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  2. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    evolved, Oct 26, 2011
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  3. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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  4. greysoul

    greysoul Stylophora

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    erm... is it semi rigid, almost like a stiff leaf? I have something very similar in my tank, and was ID'd as some kind of scroll algae, or possibly a kelp. I am looking for an ID key for microscopic analysis, will know more then.
     
    greysoul, Oct 29, 2011
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  5. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Did you ever find anything out?
     
    Biocube, Dec 14, 2011
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