ID this plant? that keeps growing

[likwid]

I have these weird things that kind of look like plants growing in my tank. I have had them for quite a long time now, but they seem to be growing more and more these days.

They start out like a little green sprout, and then grow about an inch or two before turning white and decaying away. Very strange.

Attached is a pic to help.

[don.ald]

http://www.algaebase.org/search/spec...pecies_id=3736

[likwid]

Originally Posted by don.ald

http://www.algaebase.org/search/spec...pecies_id=3736

Thanks for the scientific info. However, is this algae good, bad, neutral? How do I get rid of it? Is it beneficial in any way? Why does it keep appearing? etc.

[gobytron]

Neutral.
I get it when my phosphates and/or nitrates get too high.

Water change kills them off every time.

Sometimes they also occur where sand accumulates on LR as well.

[daniella3d]

I like these things but never was able to get any. I guess it is not in my tank so never came out. I wish I had some...very cute little plants.

[skabooya]

Yup i like them too. I would buy some if they were available.