algae ID please

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  1. kss2801

    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    i got these zoas and on the rubble it is attached to there is some type of algae. Can u ID it please? i want to know if it is a problem and would it spread around my tank.


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  3. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    I can't see it well enough to help. Can you get a clearer pic?
     
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    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    ok I'll go try now
     
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    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    Ok i got these. hopefully they are better.

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    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Well those are better but I still can't help you..sorry. This may be of some help until some one else chimes in.
    trial page, algae ID
     
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    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    try to describe it, is it jelly like? is it crusty? is it all over or just there? i wont be able to ID it but with a lil more description im sure someone will
     
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    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    well it looks just like moss that grows on trees, just a slightly different green and it's just on the piece i got it on. it moves with the flow, so it's soft.
     
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    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    the tenth pic on the right is the closest but i'm not sure