Nuisance algae

[sjburkett]

Can anyone please ID this nuisance macroalgae?

Thanks.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/14499Copy_of_IM000583.JPG

 

[Cristi]

It looks like it could be lobophora. It is a type of plating algae.

 

[graveyardworm]

I agree, its Lobophora Variegata. It can become a problem. So far the best method of control appears to be Naso Tang. Control of and competiton for nutrients will probably keep it from becoming a real problem