What the heck is this

[Ksivic]

Does anyone know what this is . I thoght it was bubble algae at first but now i am not so sure. Its not green or clear its pinkish purple and the moon light setting brings out bright orange when they first pop out but end up a flat gray head with what looks like holes.

This is our first tank . 16G biocube. We have had it up for a few months and this recently started growning out of our live rock. Any help thanks

 

[A Young Reefer]

can you take photos under white lightning ?

 

[Ksivic]

 

[Karen00]

They look like tunicates. I'm fairly new to saltwater and its various life forms but these look similar to pics I have seen. If that's what they are they're filter feeders. I think they're harmless but others with more experience in IDing saltwater creatures will chime in for sure.

 

[Ksivic]

They look like tunicates. I'm fairly new to saltwater and its various life forms but these look similar to pics I have seen. If that's what they are they're filter feeders. I think they're harmless but others with more experience in IDing saltwater creatures will chime in for sure.

Thank you

 

[homer1475]

Looks like good old bubble algae to me. And yes it comes in other colors then green.

 

[homer1475]

FWIW, BA can also get covered in coralline making it glow under blue lights.

 

[Ksivic]

FWIW, BA can also get covered in coralline making it glow under blue lights.

Thanks homey

 

[JGT]

Red bubble algae.

 

[jaganshi066]

Yes I has that too, just take out the rock and pick them off. Red bubble algae was getting annoying and emerald crabs didn’t do anything

 

[A Young Reefer]

Red bubble algae , take the rock out and remove them , avoid popping them in the water .
if this doesn't work you can use the chemical route of dosing vibrant .