Algae identification

[Jono1487]

Anybody know what this algae is and how to treat it? I assume it’s algae. It’s pretty fast growing.

 

[andrewey]

Halimeda Great macro algae- hard to grow in many tanks actually and incorporates calcium carbonate into it's tissue like coral!

It's usually a decorative algae that people put into their tanks. Removal is easy- it won't spread and you can pluck it out. Or you can grow a bunch and trade it locally for some frags- there is usually a high demand for it in certain circles.

 

[Jono1487]

Halimeda Great macro algae- hard to grow in many tanks actually and incorporates calcium carbonate into it's tissue like coral!

It's usually a decorative algae that people put into their tanks. Removal is easy- it won't spread and you can pluck it out. Or you can grow a bunch and trade it locally for some frags- there is usually a high demand for it in certain circles.

Thanks for the explanation!! Great info.