Algae question or ID...

[bigfoot86]

I have a red 'cotton ball' like algae in the refugium area of my sump. I pull it out every so often. Don't see any in the DT, only in the sump. Anyone have an idea of what type of algae it is and do I have to worry about it at all?

 

[Reefing Madness]

Cotton Candy Algae?
Melevsreef.com - Pink Cotton Candy Algae

 

[bigfoot86]

That's exactly what it looks like, lol. The funny thing is, im not super worried about it because its contained just in the refugium area with my chaeto and nothing in the DT seems to be affected.

 

[bigfoot86]

Actually now that i looked at the link you sent me, that's what it is. Cotton candy algae. Its only in the refugium area of the sump where the light is shining 24/7.

 

[Reefing Madness]