Little green things sprouting... algae? (photo)

[amahler]

Any idea what I'm seeing here? I'd expect to see this in a garden more than growing on my LR. Is it the start of some sort of algae or something else?

Thanks!
- Aaron

 

[Fluff]

Looks like the starts of halmedia. A macro algae. Not a bad thing to have.

 

[amahler]

Sweet. Any way I can cultivate it? Are my Scopas Tang or my Double Saddle Butterfly likely to mow it down before it gets anywhere?

Thanks!
- Aaron

 

[Fluff]

It's pretty tough as far as macros go so your fish probably aren't going to mess with it much. It's a slow grower and is dependant on the calcium in your water. I don't know how to cultivate it. Sorry.

 

[gooyferret]

I have that same stuff in my 125gal. my tang loves it!