Species Catalogue

Grey-green single strands that branch into antler-like forks — often tangled in plant leaves and filter intakes. Like BBA, it signals CO₂ problems. More responsive to spot-treatment with liquid carbon than BBA. Siamese Algae Eaters will consume it.

Star Moss (Tortula ruralis) is a terrestrial moss species occasionally used in paludariums and riparian aquascaping, though it is not a true aquatic plant. It features fine, delicate branching with small leaves and a distinctive star-like appearance when viewed from above. This moss is extremely hardy and desiccation-tolerant but struggles when fully submerged for extended periods.

A dense mat of mixed short filamentous algae — the dominant algae type on wave-swept reef flats in nature. In captivity it traps detritus and is extremely difficult to manually remove. Sea urchins (Diadema, Tuxedo) and tangs are the most effective grazers. Consider a manual scraping plus herbivore-stocking approach.

Remarkable bright green net-like colonies — a tessellated honeycomb of cells visible to the naked eye. Beautiful under a microscope but a serious nuisance in garden ponds. Thrives in warm, nutrient-rich water. Manual removal is the primary method as few animals eat it effectively.