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    its not smooth like hair algae its little scrubby had branches what is it?

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    Re: id whst is it any type of moss or algae ,very confused

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    and please id this plant also... is it rottala indica?

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    Re: id whst is it any type of moss or algae ,very confused

    hello no one can identify this?

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    Re: id whst is it any type of moss or algae ,very confused

    The first 2 photos look like staghorn algae, they have branches.
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    Re: id whst is it any type of moss or algae ,very confused

    Cladophora , congrats!
    If have combined with hair algae, you will have an amazingly hard to get rid combo.

    http://www.aquahobby.com/articles/e_...ater_algae.php


    plant picture does not look like, it's blur picture.
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    Re: id whst is it any type of moss or algae ,very confused

    Quote Originally Posted by Urban Aquaria View Post
    The first 2 photos look like staghorn algae, they have branches.
    I would beg to differ. Staghorns are greyish and fairly short. Not possible to be "harvested" this way

    Quote Originally Posted by felix_fx2 View Post
    Cladophora , congrats!
    If have combined with hair algae, you will have an amazingly hard to get rid combo.

    http://www.aquahobby.com/articles/e_...ater_algae.php


    plant picture does not look like, it's blur picture.
    sometimes replies may take 1-2 days, the place is run by hobbyist supported by other hobbyist.
    I think it also looks like Nitella flexilis (also known as 满天星)

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    Re: id whst is it any type of moss or algae ,very confused

    Nitella flexilis (also known as 满天星) is pest plant?
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    Re: id whst is it any type of moss or algae ,very confused

    Quote Originally Posted by felix_fx2 View Post
    Nitella flexilis (also known as 满天星) is pest plant?
    I think it has the potential. Although many would say otherwise.
    Kinda like Riccia fluitans?

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    Re: id whst is it any type of moss or algae ,very confused

    Riccia is nice at start, then it runs wild if never control.
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