Red algae id

Potsy · 06/21/2018, 05:36 PM

Can anyone id this red algae? Under the microscope it looks similar to pink cotton candy algae, but it's more of a deeper red color, is shaped more like short tufts, and doesn't come off as easily. It is not cyanobacteria. I plan on trying some Mexican turbo snails.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4xGEaLRep4X2CDp7A
https://photos.app.goo.gl/krnEmVLci8XSKRyh8

AlSimmons · 06/21/2018, 05:38 PM

Cotton Candy algae would be my guess as well.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-12/nftt/index.htm

Potsy · 06/21/2018, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlSimmons

Cotton Candy algae would be my guess as well.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-12/nftt/index.htm

I'm thinking that it's in the same family as Asparagopsis, but it does look different. It isn't nearly as fluffy; nothing like the cotton ball look of pink cotton candy algae. The tufts are no bigger than a match head.

AlSimmons · 06/21/2018, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Potsy

I'm thinking that it's in the same family as Asparagopsis, but it does look different. It isn't nearly as fluffy; nothing like the cotton ball look of pink cotton candy algae. The tufts are no bigger than a match head.

Right now? Just as an example Lobophora doesn't start out plating. Just saying.

06/21/2018, 05:36 PM	#1
Potsy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kinnelon, NJ Posts: 1,827	Red algae id Can anyone id this red algae? Under the microscope it looks similar to pink cotton candy algae, but it's more of a deeper red color, is shaped more like short tufts, and doesn't come off as easily. It is not cyanobacteria. I plan on trying some Mexican turbo snails. https://photos.app.goo.gl/4xGEaLRep4X2CDp7A https://photos.app.goo.gl/krnEmVLci8XSKRyh8

06/21/2018, 05:38 PM	#2
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	Cotton Candy algae would be my guess as well. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-12/nftt/index.htm