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10-21-2007, 06:43 PM
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 Not sure what type of Macro this is I have this Macro that I have actually removed the rocks from my tank to scrub this off. It appears Blue-Green under the lights in the tank but appears more Brown when removed from the tank. This stuff gets out of control. My tank is 30 US Gallons with 2 Clowns, Dotti Back, LM Blenny, Very Large Frogspawn, Disk, and Brain Coral, and BT Anemone. Assorted Hermits and snails. Is there a Tang or Angel that would help take care of this growth and would do well in a 30 gallon? Thanks 
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10-21-2007, 11:32 PM
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| Re: Not sure what type of Macro this is I think tangs are out of the question. They need alot of room to swim around and will eventually get stressed in a 30 gallon. Tang + Stress = Disease = BAD!!lol I do not, however, know about the Angelfish. See if you can find anything about them online. |
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11-04-2007, 01:33 AM
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| Re: Not sure what type of Macro this is Any Idea what type of Algae this is? I can not find any positive ID of this anywhere on the web. This stuff grows so fast and it is causing me too much work trying to keep up with it. Maybe someone can move it to the ID forum? Thanks and don't forget the time change today if you are in a zone that changes 
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11-04-2007, 11:11 PM
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| Re: Not sure what type of Macro this is Looks like Halimeda plant to me. Im am far from an expert so take a look and decide for yourself. Just a guess. Let me know if thats what it is. Heres a link: Halimeda: The Cactus Algae by Kirby Adams - Reefkeeping.com Quote:
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11-04-2007, 11:53 PM
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11-06-2007, 09:43 PM
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| Re: Not sure what type of Macro this is All I know is that it is a pain! I keep removing it and it grows back very fast.  I agree that its leaf structure is similar to cactus, but it has a shape closer to a certain type of elk antlers http://www.crmr.com/qeva/Elk.gif . Being that it is in a 30 gallon tank I can not put a full sized tang in to see if it will eat it. Someone mentioned to me that there may be a smaller type of purple tang that I may try but I have no idea what the exact name is. Thank you for replying and I will continue to try for a positive ID.
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11-06-2007, 10:43 PM
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| Re: Not sure what type of Macro this is See if you can google images of dictyota or Y-branch algae |
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11-06-2007, 11:12 PM
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| Re: Not sure what type of Macro this is PHAEOPHYTA Algae I actually found more info on Yahoo. Scroll down and look at Dictyota friabilis. It may not be the exact algae, but I am certain we are looking at the same family. |
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11-08-2007, 02:51 PM
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| Re: Not sure what type of Macro this is Quote:
I believe that is it! You all are awesome. Now I wonder if something like a flame angel would help keep this stuff down to a minimum? Thanks again! 
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11-08-2007, 05:22 PM
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| Re: Not sure what type of Macro this is research it a little more and see if it is palatable.
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11-09-2007, 05:53 PM
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| Re: Not sure what type of Macro this is Too bad it is invasive, looks kinda cool. |
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