Algae ID Please

[dduby]

I just noticed this growing on some rock. I'm afraid that it may be bubble algae but I guess it could be grape as well. I tried multiple times to get a better picture and this was as good as I could do.

Any ideas?

 

[Bryson.bobby]

Looks like it could be red bubble algae. Can you try to take some better pics? If not, can you try to describe it better?

 

[dduby]

Looks like it could be red bubble algae. Can you try to take some better pics?

I can try. I'm taking them with an iPhone and that is all i have. Any tips on getting any additional clarity? This is zoomed all the way in. I tried several times and that one is the best i got. Is there anything specific i should be trying to capture to help with ID?

 

[Bryson.bobby]

Maybe take one without zooming in so close and tap the area you want to focus

 

[dduby]

Any better?

 

[Bryson.bobby]

Yessir. Looks like bubble algae, unfortunately.

 

[dduby]

Yessir. Looks like bubble algae, unfortunately.

Well, that is not what i wanted to hear. Guess i'm pulling and scrubbing some rock this afternoon. Thank you for taking a look.

 

[dduby]

Before i pull the rock, do you think it could be Botryocladia?

 

[Bryson.bobby]

I doubt it. I’d pull it just to be safe but it’s up to you.

 

[dduby]

I doubt it. I’d pull it just to be safe but it’s up to you.

I'm pulling it.