Shifumi Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Recently got a red macro algae. Did not have a name it was a random replacement for an algae that was out of stock .. I was wondering if anyone can help me identify it . It looks so pretty 1 Quote Link to comment
Subsea Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Not sure. Look at GCE site under red macro. https://www.marineplantbook.com/marineplantbookredalgae.htm https://www.marineplantbook.com/marinebookasparagopsis.htm According to Russ Kronwetter this macro comes from Pacific waters and is variable in colors, depending on light subjected to. In the case of Bortacladia (Red Grapes are collected between 60’-120’), when I get it from the divers it is a dark burgundy. With brighter light it displays fire engine red then orange red, then yellow orange. All to often, it is subjected to intense light and loses its berries and goes sexual. IMO, Red Grapes do not look good under intense light. Second picture shows volunteer Bortacladia on piping at water surface. In a differrent tank, first picture shows volunteer Halymenia Dilatata at water surface. Quote Link to comment
Shifumi Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Thank you for such an informative reply It wasn't on the lists . I mostly likely believe it to be a Pacific algae in origin . Just noticed how blurry those shots where . I took a better one 1 Quote Link to comment
SaltyBuddha Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 These two sites are great for identifying macroalgae https://www.marineplantbook.com/ https://www.live-plants.com/ Closest I see is Asparagopsis Taxiformis Best thing would be to reach out to the company you bought it from though. Who did you purchase from? Quote Link to comment
johnmaloney Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 On 10/19/2018 at 1:47 PM, Shifumi said: Thank you for such an informative reply It wasn't on the lists . I mostly likely believe it to be a Pacific algae in origin . Just noticed how blurry those shots where . I took a better one A species of Laurencia. Maybe Laurencia obtusa. They have variable coloring from brown, yellow, orange and red, something to keep in mind when looking for comparisons to match it to. The species have a good degree of variation too which makes it even harder. http://labnp.ru/commerce/internet-boutique/plants/laurencia-sp/?lang=en 1 Quote Link to comment
Shifumi Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 2 hours ago, johnmaloney said: A species of Laurencia. Maybe Laurencia obtusa. They have variable coloring from brown, yellow, orange and red, something to keep in mind when looking for comparisons to match it to. The species have a good degree of variation too which makes it even harder. http://labnp.ru/commerce/internet-boutique/plants/laurencia-sp/?lang=en Definitely agree. I think that is what it is! Thanks for the answer . Looks extremely similar even the growth patterns of it is similar Quote Link to comment
johnmaloney Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 4 hours ago, Shifumi said: Definitely agree. I think that is what it is! Thanks for the answer . Looks extremely similar even the growth patterns of it is similar You're welcome thanks for sharing your find! Quote Link to comment
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