Anyone know what this is?

[slider101]

I have had these starting to grow on my LR. Been there for about month to a month and a half. They are getting bigger. I didn't know what they are.

 

[renogaw]

oh, i can't remember the name but they are a beneficial calcium based macroalgae

 

[slider101]

As long as they are beneficial. But if anyone can give me a name I would appreciate it. Thanks for the heads up renogaw.

 

[jackri]

I don't know the name of it... but although it may be "beneficial" doesn't mean it's asthically pleasing and may spread unwanted. If you don't like the looks of it now, I'd be in there with a tweezers carefully pulling it out while I could.

 

[nigerbang]

Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2934572
oh, i can't remember the name but they are a beneficial calcium based macroalgae
I know right... Its on the tip of my tounge, but I cant remember it to save my life

 

[jackri]

I can't tell but is it calerupa? If it is I've heard beneficial but invasive and hard to control.

 

[renogaw]

Neomeris.

 

[slider101]

Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2934602
Neomeris.
Bingo! searched it and saw a picture. That is exactly what it is. What does it do lol? Good or bad?

 

[nigerbang]

Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2934602
Neomeris.
BOOYAAH.. thanks, it was driving me crazy

 

[renogaw]

Originally Posted by slider101
http:///forum/post/2934619
Bingo! searched it and saw a picture. That is exactly what it is. What does it do lol? Good or bad?
like halimeda, it usually dies off because it is an intense calcium hog. or it can grow in your tank to epic proportions, but that's rare (and if it does, remember to send me some)

 

[slider101]

Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2934729
like halimeda, it usually dies off because it is an intense calcium hog. or it can grow in your tank to epic proportions, but that's rare (and if it does, remember to send me some)
I will watch it and if it does grow alot I would be happy to send you some.

 

[slider101]

These neomeris are crazy now, haven't multiplied yet but are almost a 1 1/2 - 2 inches long. When the pic was taken they were probably about 3/8-1/2 inch long. I am starting to dig the way they look.

 

[pezenfuego]

Originally Posted by slider101
http:///forum/post/3000944
These neomeris are crazy now, haven't multiplied yet but are almost a 1 1/2 - 2 inches long. When the pic was taken they were probably about 3/8-1/2 inch long. I am starting to dig the way they look.
Pictures?

 

[slider101]

Latest pictures.

 

[slider101]

Larger picture

 

[slider101]

And again

 

[mr.clownfish]

arent they called snake polyps?

 

[loopy101]

what ever these things are they look pretty cool!!

 

[slider101]

Originally Posted by Mr.clownfish
http:///forum/post/3001363
arent they called snake polyps?
The acutual name of them are neomeris. They have many other names also one of which may be snake polyps. Says they are a form of seaweed.

 

[slider101]

These things are growing like weeds! Still have the same amount but they are approaching 3 inches long!! I will try and get some updated pics soon. I kind of wish they would multiply and fill in a little. They seem to be getting bigger each day!