Orange Algae in Salt Water Tank

[82.sandeep]

Hi guys,
I have a 55 gallon tank for 6 months and observe the following Orange algae this week in my tank..any idea what this is?

 

[kschweer]

Hard to see from the picture. Are you sure it's algae? I can't think of any orange algae off the top of my head. First thing that comes to mind is a sponge possibly.

 

[choff]

Google lobophora and see if that's what it looks like. I can't tell from the photo, but I have had lobo and it can be golden orange

 

[Tahoe61]

Are those clown fish eggs?

 

[ilovereefing <3]

I was gonna say too...they kinda look like clown fish eggs!

 

[82.sandeep]

The clown fish is always around them..r they eggs? what should I do?

 

[Tahoe61]

There is really nothing you can do unless your prepared to rear the larvae. If you're interesting in raising clown fish there is a ton of information to be had on the net. If you're are not currently able or prepared to raise the fry then just let nature take it's course. The clowns may very well lay eggs routinely now.

 

[NicksMixedReef]

Put your finger near it ;) see if anything attacks you to get away from it

 

[82.sandeep]

Guess my snails had a good feast don't see them anymore. Thanks for the quick response

 

[Tahoe61]

The clown fish may eat them as well, especially if this is during their first couple spawns. No hermit or snail is getting anywhere near those eggs with a clown on watch.

 

[82.sandeep]

hmm ok thanks