Blueish/brown algae growing on overflow box

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  1. map95003

    map95003 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    This algas has been growing between my overflow box and the rocks that are stacked against it. Not sure if it's a problem algae, just want to get your input before it becomes a problem. I see bits and pieces of it on some of my LR too but it's easy to come off. Anyone knows what it is? Kinda blueish and brown.

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    map95003, Dec 3, 2010
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  2. 2in10

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    PM John from Reef Cleaners, he is one of our sponsors and is quite knowledgeable on algae.
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

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    Thats a macro. Had it in my tank. I cant remeber the name but I will try to look it up again. When it gets bigger it almost looks like little antlers.;D
    Pretty sure its some sort of Dictyota sp.
     
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  4. map95003

    map95003 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    This is the closest thing I found to it. I've had it for a while and it doesn't seem to cause any hard or go crazy taking over the tank. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks for the responses.

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