Algae ID

[Reef_puck]

hello, since hopefully correcting the lighting issue on my 1.5 year old tank I am starting to see some algae growing out of the sand. It’s green, somewhat translucent. Maybe kelpish is the word to describe it. Any idea what this is? Good/bad what to do don’t won’t take over?

 

[Dan_P]

hello, since hopefully correcting the lighting issue on my 1.5 year old tank I am starting to see some algae growing out of the sand. It’s green, somewhat translucent. Maybe kelpish is the word to describe it. Any idea what this is? Good/bad what to do don’t won’t take over?

Going to need a picture under white light.

 

[Reef_puck]

Hopefully this is better

 

[Reef_puck]

It’s in the rocks as well

 

[Dan_P]

Hopefully this is better

Looks like Ulva, “sea lettuce”. Snails and some fish will eat this stuff.