bright yellow algae

e-cat · Sep 26, 2003

i have notices some patches of bright yellow algae growing, and ideas on what type it is?

reefrunner69 · Sep 26, 2003

i have notices some patches of bright yellow algae growing, and ideas on what type it is?

Sounds like encrusting yellow sponge

e-cat · Sep 26, 2003

even on the substrate?

reefrunner69 · Sep 27, 2003

LOL, probably not on the substrate. I've never seen a bright yellow algae, but it could be a form of cyanobacteria.

two11devan · Sep 27, 2003

Could it be coraline if it was on the LR?

ReefLady · Sep 29, 2003

I believe there is a yellow coralline algae. Not common, but it does exist.