Algae ID

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What type of algae is this on this live rock?
How to best get rid of or control?
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Looks like either Green Hair Algae

How To Get Rid Of Green Hair Algae

Green hair algae, also known as GHA, is a long strand of fuzzy algae that grows on the glass or rocks of the aquarium. GHA can grow quickly and starve out corals.

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Or Green Turf Algae

How To Get Rid Of Green Turf Algae

Green turf algae is a dense algae that looks very similar to Green Hair Algae. Green Turf Algae grows directly on the rock and is very difficult to remove.

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Here's a link to look at photos of common algae and how to get rid of them.

Saltwater Aquarium Algae Knowledge Center

The Reef Stable Saltwater Aquarium Algae Knowledge Center provides a place to identify, learn about, and how to get rid of reef tank algae.

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