Red macro algae growing good or bad

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  1. Cincyreefgrl

    Cincyreefgrl Plankton

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    I spotted this branching type red algae growing this morning when I turned on the daytime lights . The tank is due for a water change in a week and if this is nuisance algae growth I will certainly do a scrub on the live rocks to remove asap!
     

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  2. jlcable

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    from what i have been able to read its not necessarily a weed but it does flourish on iodine and iron. so just like any algae it could eventually become a nuisance but has been known to be used in some display tanks but keep and eye on it. i had some in my tank for a while and it didn't take over.
     
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  3. Dr. Bergeron

    Dr. Bergeron Peppermint Shrimp

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    I've had some and it's quickly out-competed for nutrients, and a somewhat fragile algae. It does not spread very fast from what I've seen either. I'd watch it though, since everyone's setup is a bit different, but i wouldn't say it's a cause for immediate action.
     
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  4. proreefer

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    +1 on this this type is easy managed and really pretty it may now stay around to long
     
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