I.d.?

phurst · 01/20/2007, 03:05 PM

I just noticed this thing growing out of a hole in my live rock a month or so ago. In that time it's gone from barely noticable, to about the size of my thumbnail. It's only semi-rigid as it moves a little in the current. I have no idea what it could be. Any thoughts?

saltycreefer · 01/20/2007, 03:06 PM

A macroalgae. Dont know the name.

bertoni · 01/20/2007, 03:20 PM

Padina?

Paintbug · 01/20/2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by bertoni
Padina?

could be, could be Lobophora variegata as well. we will just call it scroll algae which is the common name for both

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Amphiprion · 01/20/2007, 04:43 PM

Given time to grow more, Padina spp. should be readily distinguishable from Lobophora spp.

phurst · 01/20/2007, 05:43 PM

Looking at Google Images, it looks more like Padina. Thanks for the ID.

01/20/2007, 03:05 PM	#1
phurst Richmond Reefer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 5,837	I.d.? I just noticed this thing growing out of a hole in my live rock a month or so ago. In that time it's gone from barely noticable, to about the size of my thumbnail. It's only semi-rigid as it moves a little in the current. I have no idea what it could be. Any thoughts? __________________ _______ Pearson _______ Current Tank Info: Various tanks of various sizes with various gear.

01/20/2007, 03:06 PM	#2
saltycreefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fairfield,CT Posts: 1,696	A macroalgae. Dont know the name. __________________ I love being a turtle!!! Current Tank Info: Got out of tanks for a little while.

01/20/2007, 03:20 PM	#3
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Padina? __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

01/20/2007, 04:43 PM	#5
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	Given time to grow more, Padina spp. should be readily distinguishable from Lobophora spp. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

01/20/2007, 05:43 PM	#6
phurst Richmond Reefer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 5,837	Looking at Google Images, it looks more like Padina. Thanks for the ID. __________________ _______ Pearson _______ Current Tank Info: Various tanks of various sizes with various gear.