Red Algae ID

[CatsandClowns]

Hey y'all, I've had this strange red, crispy type of algae growing on this one little rock, and am not sure what it is nor do I know what the orange specks are on this rock. The red does not scrape off nor does the orange bits. Any ideas? Pardon the slime on my glass, also let me know if the photo is too trashy and you need a better one.

 

[Subsea]

A better picture would help. White light please.

Did the rock come from Gulf Live Rock?

Carribbean Species

Algae native to the tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean including Florida, the Caribbean Islands, and the Gulf of Mexico.

mosaicmacros.com

Check out this link and you tell us what you got

 

[W31Olds]

Looks like Coralline Algae. The bright orange areas are usually new growth and should turn red after a day or so.

 

[CatsandClowns]

Looks like Coralline Algae. The bright orange areas are usually new growth and should turn red after a day or so.

Interesting, I thought the orange was coralline die-off

 

[Subsea]

Interesting, I thought the orange was coralline die-off

When red macro algae dies, it turns iridescent orange.

 

[W31Olds]

Yes, I was incorrect after taking a look at some of mine.