Is this an algae?

swabearf16 · Aug 30, 2007

...and do I want to keep it? (has the texture of a maroon pipe cleaner)
TIA

sign guy · Aug 30, 2007

looks like a sponge

swabearf16 · Aug 30, 2007

It's fuzzy. Kind of like velvet but longer strands.

sign guy · Aug 30, 2007

the red thing right? Deff a sponge Ive got one in my LR tank

swabearf16 · Aug 30, 2007

Harmless, I assume? (newbie)
Thanks.

sign guy · Aug 30, 2007

yes harmless

miaheatlvr · Aug 30, 2007

Definately looks like a sponge to me as well!

swabearf16 · Aug 30, 2007

Thanks to both of you. I'll leave it alone then. It's my first non-microscopic organism!