Rare Algae Species?

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RoboFish808

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Hey guys, during the summer I have tons of outdoor ecospheres and mini tanks

My Pygmy sunfish cube gathered this strange hexagonal algae that took over the water column

I’ve been googling it for months. No one has ever mentioned a hexagon form thread algae. No pictures either. It’s a long shot, but maybe it’s a rare type? Doubting it’s undiscovered but I have no idea why my very specific keywords garner no results.

Anyone have any ideas? Here’s what it looks like: IMG_3544.jpg
 
Hey guys, during the summer I have tons of outdoor ecospheres and mini tanks

My Pygmy sunfish cube gathered this strange hexagonal algae that took over the water column

I’ve been googling it for months. No one has ever mentioned a hexagon form thread algae. No pictures either. It’s a long shot, but maybe it’s a rare type? Doubting it’s undiscovered but I have no idea why my very specific keywords garner no results.

Anyone have any ideas? Here’s what it looks like: View attachment 325230



Should have been more specific and mentioned this was last summer which is why I drew it
 
Do you mean something like this?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_net

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I just googled hexagonal algae. Loads of pages and photos. I provided a wikipedia link which names the type of algae.
 
I saw the wiki link but it didn't have much info. It's something new for me and now I want some to grow and see how it does. It's always nice to find something new and interesting to learn about. :)
 
It says that its a problem in NZ so they will probably let you have some. It cant be more than a short ferry ride from elizabeth quay. Quick pint of little creatures at the lucky shag, turn left at rottnest, be there and back before lunch time.

JK of course.
 
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