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12/20/2021, 06:06 PM
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Red petals in my reef?
I have new red petals growing in my tank and dont know what it is. Just popped up and multiplied. Thought red algae maybe but never seen any look like that. Can anyone tell me what this is an do i need to get it out. Literally looks like rose petals
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12/21/2021, 05:12 AM
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Do you have any pictures?
I doubt anyone can tell you without pictures. |
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12/21/2021, 10:57 AM
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Its likely a species of red macroalgae. Pictures would help.
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12/21/2021, 11:13 AM
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Either that or mushrooms.
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12/21/2021, 11:18 PM
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Yea tiny mushrooms might look red
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