Different weird looking growths.

[Jocko]

I always forget to ask, but the other weird looking growths thread inspired me! I've seen... well... these weird looking growths in one of my tanks. So far I haven't found the right set of keywords in Google to find the answer.

I'm not sure if its a weird kind of algae or something. They are irregularly shaped balls and grow larger somewhat slowly. There are only a couple of them. They don't seem to really spread much. They are sort of reddish purple and have bright orange spots. They seem light-weight and I think they may be hollow.

I'm not actually home right now, but if nobody can tell what I'm talking about, I'll try to remember to post a pic when I get home later.

Thanks!

 

[madcow]

Without a pic im going to guess sponges.

 

[meemoo]

Any kind of pic will help us understand more if you can get one I am sure you will get a answer.

 

[JohnK]

I think I know what your describing but I don't know a name. IIRC it's a strange algae. A little easier to squish than valonia and they seem to grow bigger quicker, but don't spread nearly as quickly. I'll post an old pic if I can find it.


Edit, is this it?

 

[Jocko]

I was about to apologize for forgetting to post a pic last night, but that pic is it! Anybody know what that thing is?

Thanks!

 

[JohnK]

I'm pretty sure it's an algae.

In my case it went away with no intervention and caused no apparent problems. It was hollow much like valonia, but with a softer skin.

 

[Jocko]

Yeah it doesn't really spread or grow that much and it looks kinda cool. I'm not sure if I actually WANT to get rid of it. Hehe. But it would be cool to read up on it a bit to make sure there's nothing bad about it.