Scientific Name for the Algae?

[srusso]

Does anyone know the scientific name of the algae we are all attempting to grow?

[Ace25]

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/algaec ... 033001.htm (http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/algaecontrol/a/aa033001.htm)

Derbesia is the most common name used for Hair Algae.

[SantaMonica]

Derbesia, enteromorpha (ulva), or cladophora are all good.

[srusso]

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/algaecontrol/a/aa033001.htm

Derbesia is the most common name used for Hair Algae.

Wow thanks! Thats veryu odd, Bryopsis seems to be its cousin...

Some good reading here
http://www.saltcorner.com/AquariumLibra ... terID=1997 (http://www.saltcorner.com/AquariumLibrary/browsespecies.php?CritterID=1997)