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Kev

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It ressembles a Cladophora algae, does appear to be a moss (marimo in appearance with tougher bristles), but it is an algae.

"Cladophora is a branching, green filamentous alga, that forms a moss like structure. This algae doesn't appear to be slimy. Threads are very strong and very thin. It grows on rocks and submersed wood exposed to direct light, and in extreme cases will grow on plants also. Usually it tends to stay on one spot, which makes it easy to remove. Comb it and dose more CO2. In a case where Cladophora takes over the grassy plants, mow the plants like the lawn. No algae eater is known to eat this kind of algae."

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Looks like Cladophora to me, it is an algae & I'm with Aquathumb, kill it with fire! :encouragement:

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Its is very easy to know for sure. Just pull out a little and have a sniff. Clado has a very strong smell, you cant miss it

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how much are you selling it for ? i'll order $500 worth thanks, i'm sure with it being rare i will make my money back and some in no time ;)

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