dragoneggs
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I have a large patch and a few small patches nearby of this very fine bushy hairlike algae. What is it? Bryopsis? Does this need removing? Nothing currently in my tank is eating it.
Algae ID needed and suggestions?
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I hope someone's able to ID this for you soon. I recently had the same algae growing in one of my tanks. My Lawnmower Blenny would pick at it but not really munch it up. However, my Foxface Lo loved it and it didn't last long...lol. Before I got the Foxface, I would pull it out manually. If it's the same as I had, it really attaches strong and wasn't easy to pull. Tugging on it would sometimes lift the rock...lol.
dragoneggs
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Thanks Sid... yeah it is really on there. I tried tugging on it and nothing.
dragoneggs
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Okay all you algae lovers... please identify this one. This is a small colony of rather phallic looking stuff located at the highest point in my tank on some tonga branch only a couple of inches under the water.
burning2nd
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IMO i wouldnt touch it...... thats what spread my brypsis in the frist place.
spongebob lover
flea whisperer
that looks like Neomeris annulata dood 
LakeEd
Achilles
Okay all you algae lovers... please identify this one. This is a small colony of rather phallic looking stuff located at the highest point in my tank on some tonga branch only a couple of inches under the water.
I would guess that is Neomeris Annulata.
LakeEd
Achilles
oooops! Guess I need to read Gabby's post before I do that, huh?
SORRY GABBY!!!!
SORRY GABBY!!!!
spongebob lover
flea whisperer
LOL!!! it's ok dood
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JRBear5658
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The top one looks like Madians(Sp.) Hair
dragoneggs
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Okay I believe I have concensus on the ID of both based on replys and research. Thanks all! As for action... will just monitor, however the maiden's hair is spreading/growing somewhat rapidly (as compared to everything else) with one large and four small colonies on one piece of LR. Maybe will have to introduce foxface but I am personally not crazy about them. I am definitely open to other effect fish/animal suggestions. A LFS suggested a nudibranc saying you would have to place it directly on it and hope it chows! Some additional research needed here.
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dragoneggs
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Well that might be the ticket! And maybe then I can move the nudi the next needing tank?
dragoneggs
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I just came across this statement at Marinedepot.com regarding diet of lettuce nudibranch... "The Lettuce Nudibranch is not a hair algae eater as incorrectly reported by hobbyists, they are a known Bryopsis algae eater. Be careful with copper-based medication and extreme nitrate levels. Considering their small size, often bizarre body shapes and dazzling coloration, it's no wonder nudibranchs are often unidentified by divers, aquarists and tide-poolers for what they are; marine snails that lack shells, just like their lowly terrestrial cousins found sliming around under rotting wood and vegetation. But most of us emote "oohs" and "aahhs" rather than "yecch" when we view these "butterflies of the sea". Unfortunately, few efforts at keeping them in captivity have been successful. Many failures, as you'll see, are aquarist-originated; chemical poisoning, unstable conditions, and most importantly, starvation."
http://www.marinedepotlive.com/lett...--tridachia-crispata-inverts--nudibranch.html
I am wondering specifically if you had maiden hair or bryopsis algae that your friend grazed on? As I understand it, maiden hair is not bryopsis.
burning2nd
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ill check one of thos out soon....
NC2WA
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Mark,
Aren't these poisionous?
Aren't these poisionous?
dragoneggs
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Jeez... I don't know!
I am hunting for something that will curb my maiden's hair and not be a detriment to the reef. I am open to suggestions. I am not so fond of the foxface which sounds like the best control.
NC2WA
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Mark,
I found a good article from Reefkeeping.com that might help you. The last section applies to your situation. Bottom line, this article does not recommend keeping nudibranchs in a reef system.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-05/rs/index.php
Another good general article of interest:
http://www.seafocus.com/species_nudis.html
HTH,
Kirk
I found a good article from Reefkeeping.com that might help you. The last section applies to your situation. Bottom line, this article does not recommend keeping nudibranchs in a reef system.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-05/rs/index.php
Another good general article of interest:
http://www.seafocus.com/species_nudis.html
HTH,
Kirk
Damsel13
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I think starvation. It sucks. don't starve anyone.
