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Old 03-01-2007, 04:54 AM
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Common name Red Hair algae
scientific name Asparagopsis (sporophyte stage)
to control it: strong biological filtration (nitrite)& hand removal
Herbivores: long spine urchins, seaslugs
Thanks for the info. Using the scientific name above I looked for pictures and what I have appears to be Falkenbergia Rufolanosa, which is a form of Asparagopsis. Where did you find the info above?
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