Someone help me ID this guy!!

Colldogg · 02/14/2017, 10:39 AM

Hi, have a 110l tank with fish n some softies, noticed this white sponge growing, have been following it's progress. It is now growing a couple of dark green 'arms.' friend or foe?
(Apologies for the poor quality photo)

jlmawp · 02/14/2017, 11:13 AM

Pic is really blurry. Could you take another?

mcgyvr · 02/14/2017, 11:20 AM

Lets guess for fun while they are getting a better picture....

A spot of Green Hair Algae (GHA) and a stalk of Neomeris Algae..

Looks like you need to work on reducing nitrates and/or phosphates too..

But thanks for that pic.. I needed to feel like I was drunk today..

Colldogg · 02/14/2017, 04:55 PM

Hi! Thanks for the replies. My lights are off now will take a photo in the morning. Am aware of needing to bring my nitrates/phosphates down,
Have got some rowaphos on the way to help and daily water changes have been helping too.

Will search for the Neomeris algae, ta!

pinnatus · 02/14/2017, 05:12 PM

I am guessing the white thing is a sponge. Pineapple sponge?

ericarenee · 02/14/2017, 05:29 PM

I see some encrusting sponge , Some Green hair algae, Diatoms and what looks like a blade type algae growing thru the sponge. but maybe its GHA..

Ohh and it looks like there might be some Cyano..

My suggestion is Get your Nutrients in check.

I can barely make up the picture so i could be way off

02/14/2017, 11:20 AM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Lets guess for fun while they are getting a better picture.... A spot of Green Hair Algae (GHA) and a stalk of Neomeris Algae.. Looks like you need to work on reducing nitrates and/or phosphates too.. But thanks for that pic.. I needed to feel like I was drunk today.. __________________ Who me?

02/14/2017, 05:12 PM	#5
pinnatus RIP Ludinano Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,572	I am guessing the white thing is a sponge. Pineapple sponge? __________________ - Ken Current Tank Info: 240 gal Fish-Only, 13-gal w/ clowns

02/14/2017, 05:29 PM	#6
ericarenee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 3,110	I see some encrusting sponge , Some Green hair algae, Diatoms and what looks like a blade type algae growing thru the sponge. but maybe its GHA.. Ohh and it looks like there might be some Cyano.. My suggestion is Get your Nutrients in check. I can barely make up the picture so i could be way off __________________ 240+G Mixed BB Reef tank.. 350 G Marine Pond. And the expensive stuff that runs it. Chic's are for Chic's You silly men Go Fishing or something... Current Tank Info: 240= gal Reef /550 Gallon Saltwater pond 72 G Bay front Tropical aquarium

02/14/2017, 11:13 AM	#2
jlmawp Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 595	Pic is really blurry. Could you take another?

02/14/2017, 04:55 PM	#4
Colldogg Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 2	Hi! Thanks for the replies. My lights are off now will take a photo in the morning. Am aware of needing to bring my nitrates/phosphates down, Have got some rowaphos on the way to help and daily water changes have been helping too. Will search for the Neomeris algae, ta!