Algea type ? Any info welcome

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I noticed this wiry algea growing in spots along the rockwork. Its not soft like hair algea , its stiffer almost like wire . Ive since removed what I could w tweezers . Curious what it could be .
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Could be Chaetomorpha. It's the most common algae used in refugiums for nutrient control.
 
Thanks for the input , I removed what I could and will monitor it

Thanks again
 

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