Help with Live Rock growth

[amyd619]

Hi this is my first saltwater aquarium and I was wondering if someone could help me identify some of the stuff growing on my live rock.

Thanks,
Amy

 

[Reefer James]

Cyanobacteria. Increase water flow

 

[melosu58]

If it is soft and scrapes off easily then it is cyano but if it is hard and will not scape off with a fingernail then it is coralline algae which is good for your live rock. It usually starts off pink or purple and then turns orange brown and various different colors.

 

[mr_X]

I don't see any cyanobacteria but I do see what appears to be cladophora prolifera, and perhaps some halimeda. Would you be able to post larger pictures?

 

[amyd619]

Yes, sorry it's my first post so wasn't sure how big the pictures would turn out.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Reefing Madness]

1st- Codium
2nd- Halameda

 

[amyd619]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

 

[amyd619]

One more question... The Codium has "dust" like stuff in the center. Any suggestions on how to get rid of it?

 

[Reefing Madness]

Hit it with a powerhead., see if it comes out.

 

[54seaweed]

turkey baster or power head I use turkey baster about daily best tool for a reef to blow off any crud as you can control how strong to blow it off