what type of algea is this part II

[brc0488]

ok i couldnt figure out how to put pics on this page so i uploaded them into my gallary. This algea wasnt there when i bought the rock, and it hasnt spread to anyother rock. as a matter a fact I kinda like it but dotn want it takeing over my tank. the texture isnt slimy but more of a bristle texture. Let me know what you think
p.s the picis labled algea.

 

[HaKs310]

 

[brc0488]

haha howd u do that

 

[HaKs310]

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i think its hair algea but im a newbie,so just tagging along

 

[brc0488]

i hope its not...ive had a hair algea breakout one time and it didnt feel like this stuff...so hopefully its not

 

[Plantbrain]

Looks like Cladophora to me.
Scrub off with toothbrush etc, it's common and semi slow growing.
So it's not too much of a problem in most cases.

Regards,
Tom Barr

 

[brc0488]

so i should scrub it off...its a bad type of algea??

 

[Plantbrain]

Up to you, some find it a nusiance, some don't mind tolerating it, some like it.
Generally most will remove it in a reef tank, as judge, I would deduct points in a reef tank, yet add points if done well in a marine plnted tank but you are your own judge ultimately.

Regards,
Tom Barr

 

[brc0488]

is there any invert that will eat it

 

[H.crispa]

bryopsis

bryopsis

I think you might have a Bryopsis specie there. Nothing will eat it because it contains a toxin if I have been informed correctly.

 

[Frick-n-Frags]

Does it look like delicate fern leaves or something like that(possibly Bryopsis) or does it have blunter forked ends(possibly Cladophora) or does it have just single stalks (possibly Derbesia)

Can you get a closer up pic?

 

[brc0488]

ill try to get a close pic...new camera