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What is this purple stuff?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Shayna, Apr 12, 2011.

  1. Apr 12, 2011 #1
    Shayna

    Shayna Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I was doing some research on my bluestripe pipefish and came across this picture:
    http://img.nacode.com/aHR0cDovL2kxMy5waG90b2J1Y2tldC5jb20vYWxidW1zL2EyNjEvc2FtbXlfdGh1bWJzL2Zpbm5leF8yMC9maXNoL1BpY3R1cmUzMjMuanBn.jpg
    That purple mossy type stuff sure looks like it'd be great for copepods to hide/reproduce in.  And it looks kinda cool.  Anyone know what it is so I can do some research on it?
    Thanks for any info!
     
  2. Apr 12, 2011 #2
    Shayna

    Shayna Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    My best guess is red algae - just doesn't look like any red algae I've ever seen.
     
  3. Apr 13, 2011 #3
    ruggerkc North Liberty , IA

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    http://reefnutrition.com/macro_feast.html

    Have no idea if this is it or not, but kinda looks like it.
     
  4. Apr 13, 2011 #4
    Shayna

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    That link says that micro algae is Gracilaria and that does look like it.  Cool! I think my mystery is solved. Thanks!
     

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