2 new macro algae - indentifaction help

[tim_s]

Hi Everyone,

My wife had surgery and had an organ removed, which during recovery + keeping my company moving forward - has my Saltwater tank second priority.

It has been about a month or so since I have had a chance to tend to the tank and typical "Hair Algae" creep-ed in.

I do have 2 new species of macro algae that I am looking to identify. They do not seem to be spreading but just curious if I need to take action.

Species 1:

Species 2:

 

[cloak]

Padina and dictyota I believe.

 

[tim_s]

Anything I should be concerned with? Both are very localized.

 

[cloak]

IMO, no. As long as you can keep them contained to one area, you shouldn't have any problems. Keep an eye on them though.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-01/sl/index.php

 

[tim_s]

Thank you - I am reading the resource now.