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Posted: February 11 2011 at 10:38am |
Hey All.
I am sure most of you have seen this ad on ksl.
Just wanted to give you a heads up before you inquire about this.
It is NOT A LACE CORAL!It is a RED Branch MacroAlgae.So do not waste your time.
If Macro is what you are after then you are ok,if not then Don't bother.
Been There DoneThat  
Edited by builderofdreams - February 11 2011 at 10:53am
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Posted: February 11 2011 at 10:58am |
I physicaly got some of this from Seller.
It is cool don't get me wrong i have never owned Macro.So not real sure how or what to do with it.Iput it in a 55 gallon frag tank with no skimmer.Was told would not grow in my DT.
Guess will see in the day ahead.Any input would be appreciated. 
Edited by builderofdreams - February 11 2011 at 11:43am
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Posted: February 11 2011 at 11:58am |
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From your picture the stuff looks like red bubble algae, and the KSL link makes it look a little bit different. Are the branches solid or are they more of a bubble? If they are more like a bubble, then it is probably a type of bubble algae. In that case be careful as they could spread rapidly if not kept under control.
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Posted: February 11 2011 at 12:19pm |
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branches are solid.and feels just like a plant.will bend a little then snaps off.
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Posted: February 11 2011 at 1:08pm |
It looks like it could be Red Gracilaria. Grow it in your sump and feed it to your tangs.
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Posted: February 12 2011 at 10:28am |
I disagree. It's not a waste of time or money to buy unique Macroalgae. Red Macroalgae is all too rare. So what if it grows fast. So much the better. Just get some herbivores to mow it down. We all should have herbivores anyway. The pic in that ad looks to me like that tank does not have enough herbivores and that's why that algae is growing. See all the hair algae, possibly even Bryopsis.  The thing that bothers me more about this is how the advertisement goes to some length to say that this is a rare coral that is no longer allowed out. What kind of idiots does he think we are. As much as I would like to get some of that red Macro, I won't do business with dishonest people.
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Posted: February 12 2011 at 10:35am |
you never know....maybe he was mislead.
it is pretty cool looking
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Posted: February 12 2011 at 11:15am |
I wouldn't think that was a lace coral to begin with... 
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Posted: February 12 2011 at 12:34pm |
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I think the picture above looks ready different then the pictures on KSL.
Could what he is sell on KSL maybe be some type of sponge?
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Posted: February 12 2011 at 1:41pm |
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It is a waste of time if you are thinking it is a Rare Coral.That all i meant.
Edited by builderofdreams - February 12 2011 at 1:43pm
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Posted: February 13 2011 at 1:52pm |
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Posted: March 04 2011 at 6:20pm |
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Posted: March 04 2011 at 6:54pm |
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I thought about going to get some for my seahorse tank that I will have some macros in. Just never made it up there.
Paul if you want to sell yours let me know:)
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Posted: March 04 2011 at 7:03pm |
My Tangs Already ate it.
He will not give you very much either.
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Posted: March 04 2011 at 7:33pm |
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To whom it may concern... If you are interested in the lace, (or whatever it may come out to be) or may have some information that may be helpful, please let me know. Thanks.
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Posted: March 04 2011 at 7:39pm |
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And as much as I would love to rip on builderofmethlab, ok nuf said. Thanks again Adam.
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Posted: March 04 2011 at 7:48pm |
To whom it may concern.The picture i posted is identical to what i purchased.Red Macro Algae.
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Posted: March 04 2011 at 7:52pm |
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Thank god I met builderofmethlab half way and not at my house! Look at ad, you tell me.
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Posted: March 04 2011 at 7:54pm |
"I think the picture above looks ready different then the pictures on KSL." -Art
Could what he is sell on KSL maybe be some type of sponge?
Hmmm.
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Posted: March 04 2011 at 7:56pm |
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Wow uncalled for Luke! From what is pictured it is a macro algae not a coral. There are several people here including Paul that have been keeping a reef and the like for a long time. Also if mark is saying its macro algae then that's what it is he has been in this hobby for a really long time.
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