I can see my rock!

[andysgirl8800]

Now that I can see through the forest of algae, I've got something strange growing on it that I can't really identify. Any thoughts guys? Some kind of coralline?

 

[dcantucson]

I think it is a type of algae plant. I have forgotten the name.

 

[andysgirl8800]

GAAAA!!! Don't tell me it's more algae! *L*

 

[dcantucson]

It won't take over though. It is easily controlled. Don't worry. :)

 

[Bifferwine]

I've always seen those referred to as fire corals. Really common to find on live rock.

 

[andysgirl8800]

are they corals or algae? <<googling>>

 

[Bifferwine]

Looks like they are actually foraminiferans!

Indo Pacific Hitch Hikers

 

[Bifferwine]

Foraminiferans by Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com

 

[andysgirl8800]

Wow Biff....that would have taken me hours to locate on my own. Thanks!

 

[yote]

I think Biffs got this one AG.

 

[EliWhitney314]

I have some of these as well. Thanks Biff.