Please tell me what this crazy stuff is

irene060606 · #1 04-13-2010, 03:02 AM

The red mushroom thing is growing rapidly, little heads are popping up, does anyone recognize these?

PoonTang · #2 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 · #3 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 · #4 04-13-2010, 03:19 AM

what if it pops? ...

irene060606 · #5 04-13-2010, 03:21 AM

would it be bad?

tlo · #6 04-13-2010, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by irene060606

what if it pops?...

it releases spores into the tank and aids in reproduction - not good

PoonTang · #7 04-13-2010, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tlo

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 · #8 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.