Something new in my tank

[srezack]

Today I just noticed this silver ball growing behind some of my Zoas. I have no idea what it is or what it could be. After first glance almost looked like a silver pearl. But if anyone knows what it might be that would be awesome. Possibly a egg of some sort that I now have to care for???

 

[srezack]

sorry here's the photo

 

[jselzler1]

looks like green bubble algae to me.

 

[jackd625]

+1 to Bubble algae

 

[this is me]

Reef pearl.

 

[mnavick]

+3 on Bubble Algae.
Don't pop it or the spores will quickly multiply.

 

[srezack]

what is a green bubble aglae and is it bad? it isn't green though, its almost silver colored

 

[srezack]

it almost looks metallic. I thought one of the boys put something in the tank and whatnot

 

[srezack]

http://listverse.com/2012/03/01/top-10-fascinating-eggs/
further down the list there is a thing about a sponge egg. is this what it could be? it almost looks like ours

 

[PSU4ME]

Really looks like bubble algae. Pull out the rock and take it off.

 

[reefstarter]

if you can put it somewhere away from main display where it can't spread and let it grow maybe ? I don't think a jelly egg is a good thing . be interesting to know if it is rather than just toss it . But its not a very good pic for anyone to really tell .

 

[stevenc1187]

Bubble algae

 

[CoralJunkie]

Bubble algae

 

[Owen386]

Translucent right?

 

[reefkeeper2]

Valonia bubble algae. Get it out of there as soon as you can.

 

[Flame Angel]

When in doubt...pull it out.

 

[Flame Angel]

Suck it out with a turkey Baster and do not puncture it.

 

[freakit]

Why is everyone so scared of bubble algae?! I have a few and never bothered me and kinda like them. I saw somewhere clowns laying eggs on them, that looked awesome. I came up on this article, http://netclub.athiel.com/algae/algae.html

I think I have Valonia bubble algae!

 

[freakit]

I want to add, I like the few I have as long as they don't take over!

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