Green Peas in my tank.

[jrjeffery]

I don't know if anyone has had these things in there tank, but I would like to know what they are. And if I should remove them. (my Digital camera is on the fritz so no pics) They look like peas growing on one rock. They have mutliplied from one to three in a few months. The are dark green in color. I have noticed no movement day or night from them. Does anyone have a clue what they might be?

 

[mogurnda]

Sounds like valonia. Can be a nasty pest. Emerald crabs will eat them, if they are in the mood. Although it's not recommended because it is supposed to spread them, simply pulling them off has worked for me.

 

[jrjeffery]

How fast do they grow, and what harm can they do if any?

 

[jrjeffery]

I have done a little research and found that it looks more like ventricosa. Is this sp. of bubble algae a large problem if let go? I was not able to find any info on spreading or problems related to this sp.

 

[Gealcath]

If its Grape Algae (Valonia ventricosa) it can be rather invasive.

 

[mogurnda]

The only concern I would have is that the stuff may overgrow corals, but I have not had a problem with it.

 

[jrjeffery]

If there is no real threat of chemical war fare, I will leave them alone for a while. They add a little color to the tank.