Red algae id

[Potsy]

Can anyone id this red algae? Under the microscope it looks similar to pink cotton candy algae, but it's more of a deeper red color, is shaped more like short tufts, and doesn't come off as easily. It is not cyanobacteria. I plan on trying some Mexican turbo snails.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4xGEaLRep4X2CDp7A
https://photos.app.goo.gl/krnEmVLci8XSKRyh8

 

[AlSimmons]

Cotton Candy algae would be my guess as well.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-12/nftt/index.htm

 

[Potsy]

Cotton Candy algae would be my guess as well.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-12/nftt/index.htm

I'm thinking that it's in the same family as Asparagopsis, but it does look different. It isn't nearly as fluffy; nothing like the cotton ball look of pink cotton candy algae. The tufts are no bigger than a match head.

 

[AlSimmons]

I'm thinking that it's in the same family as Asparagopsis, but it does look different. It isn't nearly as fluffy; nothing like the cotton ball look of pink cotton candy algae. The tufts are no bigger than a match head.

Right now? Just as an example Lobophora doesn't start out plating. Just saying.