Identify plant

[Sfeld407]

Can anybody identify this plant growing out of my rock in many places?? Is it good or bad for my tank? Open attached photo.

 

[ich_commando]

Halimeda Macroalgae (Halimeda opuntia)

http://www.globaldialog.com/~jrice/algae_page/halimeda.htm

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Halimeda is a calcium consuming plant. Heavy lighting, an iron suppliment, and a good Calcium additive will ensure your success with this macro algae. Be ware of spawing events or a.k.a. "going sexual". This occurs when the plant expells all its contents into the water leaving behind a white husk and a polluted tank.

 

[Kirbster]

Reference my post in your thread on the macroalgae forum. Prob. one of those three species.

Check out ich commando's link and my article in this month's ReefKeeping for pros and cons....and care.

Kirby