Unknown algae
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WheatToast
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a. Caulerpa verticillata
Grows extremely quickly and can become invasive (but pods enjoy living within it).
b. Maybe Sargassum?
Could we get a few more pictures of algae b? The presence of a mid-rib indicates it might be a species of this genus of macroalgae. It tends to grow slowly, enjoys very high flow and bright lighting (place it near the surface), and is rather difficult to keep alive. I've had moderate success with it though (until I placed it in the shade 
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Both are very rare in the hobby. How did you manage to get a hold of them?
Grows extremely quickly and can become invasive (but pods enjoy living within it).
b. Maybe Sargassum?
Could we get a few more pictures of algae b? The presence of a mid-rib indicates it might be a species of this genus of macroalgae. It tends to grow slowly, enjoys very high flow and bright lighting (place it near the surface), and is rather difficult to keep alive. I've had moderate success with it though (until I placed it in the shade
).Both are very rare in the hobby. How did you manage to get a hold of them?
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Poocasso85
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Came with the uncured live rock I gota. Caulerpa verticillata
Grows extremely quickly and can become invasive (but pods enjoy living within it).
b. Maybe Sargassum?
Could we get a few more pictures of algae b? The presence of a mid-rib indicates it might be a species of this genus of macroalgae. It tends to grow slowly, enjoys very high flow and bright lighting (place it near the surface), and is rather difficult to keep alive. I've had moderate success with it though (until I placed it in the shade
Both are very rare in the hobby. How did you manage to get a hold of them?
WheatToast
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From what source? Looks awesome and very biodiverse!
a. Red sea grapes (Botryocladia sp.) Very popular.
b. Yup! That's Sargassum (the presence of a mid-rib eliminates Dictyota)! An absolutely lovely specimen, I must say!
c. Cactus algae/Watercress algae (Halimeda sp.) Requires elevated calcium.
Describe what the 4th one looked like. Perhaps I could identify that one too.
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Poocasso85
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Should add this growth is from months after the initial huge die off
WheatToast
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This website?: https://gulfliverock.com/
Also, that 4th macroalgae reminds me of the following species:
Gracilaria hayi
Gracilaria mammillaris
Gracilaria curtissae
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Poocasso85
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Yes that website
sixty_reefer
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I believe it’s Fauchea sp.
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