Macro ID

[Miko]

I have this red macro growing in my main tank. It is filled with a gelatenous type material.
Is this a good type to have in the main tank?

[Miko]

Here is a close up:

[minh_han]

I think that's kinda cool stuff!

[Miko]

Thanks Minh,
But what is it? And, is it reef safe?
By the way, what kind of doctor are you?

[Steven M]

Originally posted by Miko
I have this red macro growing in my main tank. It is filled with a gelatenous type material.
Is this a good type to have in the main tank?
I don't know but I would like to. where did you get it?

[kmk2307]

Well it's definately a Rhodophyta (red algae) but I'm looking and not sure what type.

Check these websites:
http://www.sportesport.it/red_algae.htm - 12 pages!
http://www.sonoma.edu/biology/algae/Red.html

Good luck + HTH,
Kevin

[Miko]

Great links kmk2307! Thanks.
I didn't find an exact match, although two specimens on page 7 and one on page 8 of the first link look similar.