Need a sharp eye and a savvy aquarist...

[LemonQueen]

Hi there, does anyone know what this is? It started growing a few months ago... It does not seem to be aggressive, except is it kinda smothering my polyps... It is quite a pretty color; lime green with a pure white base on each stem and it is kinda fuzzy. It never changes day or night... anyone seen anything like this?... I'm guessing a weird kind of algae that I should have removed ages ago. All guesses welcome as I am stumped and the internet has failed to accommodate me, heh.. ty...Sheri

       
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[Chipie]

Neomeris sp. - caterpillar weed, spindle weed

Here's a nice place to id algea. Yours is the 10th picture in the slideshow.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-0.../index.php

[LemonQueen]

Wow that was a super fast reply! Thank you Chipie!!

(01-31-2010 10:23 PM)Chipie Wrote:  Neomeris sp. - caterpillar weed, spindle weed

Here's a nice place to id algea. Yours is the 10th picture in the slideshow.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-0.../index.php

[Chipie]

No problem

[95accord]

It's a calcium based Algea and nothing will eat it. I have tons of it in my tank. Not a bad thing. Many people on reefcentral would like some. Just prune it regularly to make sure it doesn't get out of hand.

[LemonQueen]

Thank you 95accord! I also read it is a calcium lover and is a good sign of adequate levels.

(02-01-2010 08:34 AM)95accord Wrote:  It's a calcium based Algea and nothing will eat it. I have tons of it in my tank. Not a bad thing. Many people on reefcentral would like some. Just prune it regularly to make sure it doesn't get out of hand.