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[Darren1071]

Hi Could someone please tell me what this growth is on my coral. i have been told it is bubble algae

 

[kevinpo]

Hello,
It is difficult to tell from the pictures but I would say you are correct. Valonia is the name for the type of algae called bubble algae. Do a search and you will find many pictures of it to compare. You can remove it by gently twisting and pulling it off. Try not to break it as it contains reproductive spoors inside.

Cheers,
Kevin

 

[mnewby]

one of the first early forms of life on our planet single celled allege