Can someone identify this macro algae?

[Holy_makerel]

So this came in on some maricultured rock and was dormant for the better part of a year before growing. Now it's really taking off and taking over next to one of my acros. Is it going to become an issue that i need to remove.

Deep reddish/brown coloration, branching growth pattern.

Topdown and side view.

 

[Maritimer]

Looks like some of the wiry red "turf" algae I've been cultivating here ... hope to be able to let you know if bristletooth tangs or parrotfish like it by the end of the week, doesn't look as though sea-hares have a special taste for the stuff . . .

~Bruce

 

[Holy_makerel]

My kole tang and 2 barred rabbitfish show no interest but they are spoiled and pretty much worthless for algae control anymore

 

[reef lover]

Ewwwe had that come on a lr it took off and spread to everything it touched...was a pain to get rid of...

 

[Labridaedicted]

I second Bruces ID. My bristletooth tang (C. binotatus) is the only thing that touches it. Can definitely become a nuisance, especially in low nutrient tanks. It seems to thrive in low nutrient sps systems in my experience.

 

[chris85]

Read over the description> Hope this helps.

Red algae

Grateloupia finicina

Family Gracilariaceae - marine algae (red)

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Distinguishing
Characteristics
Marine red algae; color varies from dull green to reddish brown to purple; fronds compressed to flat, up to 5 mm (0.2 in) wide, compressed at base and apex; sometimes with small sprout-like extensions from the flat surfaces; one to several main axes; some pinnate branching (from sides of main axes, typically opposite each other), some radial or irregular branching; pinnate branching more pronounced in older specimens; many small branchlets from main branches; firmly gelatinous; somewhat translucent.
Similar Species
Similar to the family Gracilariaceae. Gracilariopsis longissima has round branches and stems. Gracilaria tikvahiae (formerly (G. foliifera) has flattened branches, but its branches are strongly angled towards the apex of the plant (very little pinnate branching).
Habitat
Gulf and bays, attaches to hard objects like jetties
Maximum Size
up to 75 cm (30 in), usually around 10 cm (4 in)
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Comments

 

[chris85]

Let me know if that is it.... We have a local blenny here that eats it maybe you could find one online.

 

[Cnidoblast]

fluconazole might be able to nuke it

 

[Holy_makerel]

Let me know if that is it.... We have a local blenny here that eats it maybe you could find one online.

It is pretty much just on one rock so it won't be hard to remove. There is a bit that has grown onto an adjacent rock but I'll nuke it with kalk paste

 

[KJ]

Furcellaria lumbricalis.

 

[Justfebreezeit]

My tuxedo urchin loves the stuff if it isn't to long.

Once im I trimmed it back he takes care of it no problem now.