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irene060606
04-13-2010, 03:02 AM
The red mushroom thing is growing rapidly, little heads are popping up, does anyone recognize these?
PoonTang
04-13-2010, 03:04 AM
They are a type of bubble algae, I have a ton of them in one of my tanks.
intarsiabox
04-13-2010, 03:07 AM
looks like a red bubble algae to me. If you can remove it without popping it I would do so. I get them every once in a while and they have never become a problem for me however.
irene060606
04-13-2010, 03:19 AM
what if it pops? ...
irene060606
04-13-2010, 03:21 AM
would it be bad?
tlo
04-13-2010, 03:23 AM
what if it pops?...
it releases spores into the tank and aids in reproduction - not good
PoonTang
04-13-2010, 03:25 AM
it releases spores into the tank and aids in reproduction - not good

However some people feel that if you pop them young enough then they havnt had a chance to mature yet so you may be alright. I dont know for sure tho.
intarsiabox
04-13-2010, 03:32 AM
I've popped a few when they first appeared and they never came back so I can't say for sure that it would be bad but I would try to keep them intact to be on the safe side.