Plant growth in Coral/fish tank - question

newreefer_59 · #1 01-04-2010, 05:39 PM

My tank is pretty much free of any nuisance algea or other annoying growths - except for this one. This grows on top of some live rock and around a plate of monti. It looks healthy and all, but is it ok to leave and is it indicative of something not correct? Tests are all within acceptable ranges.
Thanks

Glennrf38 · #2 01-04-2010, 05:57 PM

Mmmmmmmmm yummy..... looks like salad.

I have been trying to get rid of it in my tank. It seems to take over with viny growth. Not sure of the name though.

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Originally Posted by newreefer_59

My tank is pretty much free of any nuisance algea or other annoying growths - except for this one. This grows on top of some live rock and around a plate of monti. It looks healthy and all, but is it ok to leave and is it indicative of something not correct? Tests are all within acceptable ranges.
Thanks

tlo · #3 01-04-2010, 06:22 PM

halimeda algae
It is slower growing, but I pull it out of my tank as it uses up an enormous amount of calcium to grow and I dont fancy buying supplements so my macro algae can flourish

I would rather the calcium I add to the tank be used by my corals.

hillegom · #4 01-04-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tlo

halimeda algae
it is slower growing, but i pull it out of my tank as it uses up an enormous amount of calcium to grow and i dont fancy buying supplements so my macro algae can flourish

i would rather the calcium i add to the tank be used by my corals.

+1

Leah · #5 01-04-2010, 06:36 PM

Hi Len

I take it right out as well

How about some new photo's for me to drool over

of the tank of course

Leah

newreefer_59 · #6 01-04-2010, 07:57 PM

Too bad my lawmower blenny isn't feasting on it.

Will be happy to send you a few new pics Leah.

mws · #7 01-04-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by newreefer_59

My tank is pretty much free of any nuisance algea or other annoying growths - except for this one. This grows on top of some live rock and around a plate of monti. It looks healthy and all, but is it ok to leave and is it indicative of something not correct? Tests are all within acceptable ranges.
Thanks

This is a Halimeda algae. It's a good plant to have. If your calcium level drops, it will turn white and alert you when dosing is needed.

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Where are you in Okotoks. I am on Woodhaven dr.

Natalia.