Have no idea what it is ???

[xbeccax]

We had a saltwater tank years ago and decided to do one again this summer. I recently have something growing off a live rock and I can not find it with searching so I thought maybe someone could help me out. Its growing right off the live rock and I dont know if its some type of plant, algae , or ?? Or is it good or bad in anyway ( which I doubt) Thanks for any help.
Becca

 

[mr. limpid]

looks like the macro algae Flowers has in her tank. Macro algae are god to have in your tank, and that looks perty.

 

[shane784]

Mushroom coral

 

[gemmy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by shane784 http:///t/393815/have-no-idea-what-it-is#post_3504605
Mushroom coral
+1

 

[bang guy]

Looks like algae to me.

 

[xbeccax]

Thanks for the help guys. I am going to lean more towards algae. Mushroom coral isnt thin like this is ( I dont think anyways). Its almost transparent in certain spots because its so thin. I tried finding algae originally just couldn't find any that matched.

 

[spanko]

Possibly a Peyssonnelia sp. algae.
Like this.........

 

[spanko]

Species Name: Peyssonnelia sp.
Range: Circumtropical
Natural Environment: This form of algae lives in both deep and shallow reef areas.
General Husbandry: A coralline-like species. Encrusting; dark red to maroon; edges look like old peeling paint. Prefers lighted areas, moderate current. Excellent alga!

 

[bang guy]

Looks more like a Fauchea sp. than a calcarious algae.

 

[xbeccax]

Bang guy,
I searched and found a few pics of the fauchea sp. and you are right thats what it is. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[spanko]

Bang up job in identification.................Bang Guy!!!!

 

[gemmy]

And that is why I should not try to identify things from my phone. Great job with the ID!