what kind of algae is this

[RapidReefer]

See attached picture i was sent this algae as chaeto was suppose to be pod filled which it is i can see them in the bag tons of them but The more i look up chaeto the more i think this is GHA ?

 

[Alvaro_Spain]

I don´t know what it is but it´s not chaeto

 

[Greenreef75]

Doesn't look like the chaeto I've seen

 

[old salt reefer]

Looks like cheato with a little GHA thrown in. Open the bag and put in some tank water and see. That's funny they charged $4.49 extra for pods. Wonder if you didn't buy them how they keep them out of the cheato.

 

[BloopFish]

There are about 50 described species of chaeto, so not all chaeto look the same. In addition, they change in appearance based on water chemistry and lighting. I also would say you should see what it looks under water because the picture of it inside the plastic bag isn't too helpful.

 

[RapidReefer]

im guessing its GHA mmmmh dont order chaeto from amazon lol ?

 

[RapidReefer]

Its in sump now send pix later.

PS. i didnt buy them it secret santa gift from some one !

 

[taricha]

I don't think this is GHA (derbesia). Color and texture aren't quite right. There are versions of chaeto that are thinner kind of like this, but also this could be enteromorpha which is in the ulva family.
Uncommon pod-filled macroalgae - cool gift!

 

[45ZoaGarden]

Kind of looks like cheato in the center with gha on the edges like the previous members said

 

[Alvaro_Spain]

looking at it closely it may be some kind of thaeto, but the one I have is thick and has a texture like the cord you use for fishing.

 

[RapidReefer]

what ever it is its going in the sump !!!!

 

[RapidReefer]

I don't think this is GHA (derbesia). Color and texture aren't quite right. There are versions of chaeto that are thinner kind of like this, but also this could be enteromorpha which is in the ulva family.
Uncommon pod-filled macroalgae - cool gift!

my secret santa got me a what the frag? hoodie , a refugium light, and pod filled mystery macro algae?

 

[45ZoaGarden]

That’s a pretty good combo!

my secret santa got me a what the frag? hoodie , a refugium light, and pod filled mystery macro algae?

 

[45ZoaGarden]

He probably didn’t know what the macro algae was! Hence the “WHAT THE FRAG?” Hoodie lol

 

[RapidReefer]

He probably didn’t know what the macro algae was! Hence the “WHAT THE FRAG?” Hoodie lol