Algae ID can't identify

[Acrononomus]

Please click the link as I can't figure out how to post photos and I cannot find info on this anywhere!

Id this sps killer - Michigan Reefers

 

[Mike J.]

Can you post a link to the suspected algae? Can't enlarge on that site. I'm thinking I know what it is. I got some from a fish store thinking it was cool, but it is very invasive and attaches very strong.

 

[Acrononomus]

After a lot more research last night I found they call it cotton candy alge... I googled saltwater alge database, found a pic and description, they recommend manual removal, but I doubt you will ever be able to remove it all from tank.... I will be acid washing my rock again so, lesson: always remove frags from plugs! No matter what!

 

[Reefing Madness]

For reference: Turbo Snails will eat it, so will Sea Hares
Cotton Candy algae | Melev's Reef
Plants/Algae | Melev's Reef