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Coralline algae fluoresce orange?

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Topic: Coralline algae fluoresce orange?

Posted By: WhiteReef
Subject: Coralline algae fluoresce orange?
Date Posted: March 11 2010 at 11:42am

On the live rock I got from TBS I have a small (1/4" or less) patch that fluoresces orange under my blue LEDs. When I look at it under my 14K MH it looks like coralline algae that is a maroon color. Not certain if it is coralline or a coral. Any thought?

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Richard

Former 47G Column Reef, Magna
20" x 18" x 31"H

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Posted By: Shane H
Date Posted: March 11 2010 at 11:45am

I have seen algae do the same thing. Its very cool!

Posted By: Aquaristnewbie
Date Posted: March 11 2010 at 12:19pm

I had some corraline that did that to. At least I assume it was corraline I never really asked anyone. It was a very dark red on the rock surrounded by regular purple corraline. At first I thought it was red slime until I looked closer. Very cool!

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150 gallon Reef
Millcreek Utah

Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: March 11 2010 at 12:37pm

Yep, it glows. Want to see more check this out http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39358 - http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39358

Adam

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