think it's algae, but what kind?

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  1. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    this is on the shroom rock from lil' bro's tank that's now in my tank

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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Its a little hard to see, at least for me. Luna
     
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    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    first pic is the best, maximize it, on the right, above the calurpa, reddish brown
     
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    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Never seen it before, at least that small/young. Luna
     
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    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    anyone else? i need to know if i should take it out and scrub it off before bed, last thing i want is an algae infestation.
     
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    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    I don't think is bad, but don't take my word for it, never seen it before
     
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    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    do you see what i'm talking about though? the reddish brown, kinda stringy w/ lil' balls on the end.
     
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    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    Tangster, lil' help plz.
     
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    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    yeah! I see it very well, still don't know. but on the second pic there is 2 snails doing the humteehump....lol
     
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    Those are Hydroids, you might wanna torch that rock ASAP before they spread.

    Ive had those before, and thats the kind that stung me when they became a jellyfish.
     
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