what is this red stuff growing on my LR?

a2fire2i · 12/26/2006, 09:08 PM

a2fire2i · 12/26/2006, 09:26 PM

Botryocladia skottsbergii or Red Valonia?

mike68 · 12/26/2006, 09:47 PM

don't pop those things or they will spread like crazy. they are almost like jelly on the inside.

i wait until they get big and grab them by the bottom with tweezers, they will have like a "stalk" at the bottom you can grab without popping them.

Deserter23 · 12/26/2006, 11:19 PM

if you can you should individually remove each valonia by hand and do your best not to pop the bubbles. Like mike68 Use tweezers and grab them by the stem if you fear popping them with your hands. They are undesirable to your tank and will proliferate if given a chance.

12/26/2006, 09:08 PM	#1
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12/26/2006, 09:26 PM	#2
a2fire2i Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,964	Botryocladia skottsbergii or Red Valonia? __________________ Corey Current Tank Info: 120 Mostly SPS Reef

12/26/2006, 09:47 PM	#3
mike68 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Roanoke, Va. Posts: 472	don't pop those things or they will spread like crazy. they are almost like jelly on the inside. i wait until they get big and grab them by the bottom with tweezers, they will have like a "stalk" at the bottom you can grab without popping them.

12/26/2006, 11:19 PM	#4
Deserter23 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 221	if you can you should individually remove each valonia by hand and do your best not to pop the bubbles. Like mike68 Use tweezers and grab them by the stem if you fear popping them with your hands. They are undesirable to your tank and will proliferate if given a chance.