Whats this Red stuff?

[wildjosh]

I have this red stuff in my tank and I have no idea what it is. It came in on a peice of Live rock and is starting to spread.

 

[valgae]

cyano

 

[reefkprz]

cyanobacteria to the far left and bubble algae in the center and top.

 

[cranberry]

What are we talking about? Something on the rock or the stand alone plant form? I see some macro/kelpy stuff in there.... am I missing what we are suppose to me seeing?

 

[wildjosh]

I know there is some Cyano in the picture but this stuff isn't it

 

[cranberry]

Ah, you are talking about the plant form.... macro or kelp/seaweed.

 

[reefreak29]

Hypnea chordacea

 

[wildjosh]

I guess it does look like kelp or seaweed. Is this stuff okay for a tank? Is it good?

 

[texasmetal]

Originally Posted by Wildjosh
http:///forum/post/2738044
I guess it does look like kelp or seaweed. Is this stuff okay for a tank? Is it good?
It's beneficial as it will remove nutrients from the water, it's bad if it grows too much.