Algae ID - Yellow/Gold branching stuff

[TXLewis]

Any ideas what this is? This stuff grows pretty fast in the tank. It's fairly sturdy. Branches are flat, << 1mm thick but ~1-2mm wide. It grows in mats. It is easily removed. My Sailfin Tang nibbles at it occasionally but prefers other algae in the tank. So-far this has not been a problem - it has grown close to a valued Pocillopora but like I said it is easily removed.

PM me if you want a small bunch next time I mow the yard.

 

[troublemanbob]

dictyota dichoma, easy to remove but will overgrow. any piece that floats off will develop into a new plant.

bob