this green algae, good or bad?

this green Algae is starting to grow on some of my base rocks and I wanted to see if anyone could tell me anything about it.
Good or bad...
I was thinking maybe I'd end up getting an Angel or something to eat it if it continues to acclimate.
Suggestions?

thanks

 

Your picture is a little blurry but it appears to be green coralline algae.A good start.It will grow very well depending on tank parameters and will do no harm.Can you confirm if it is hard or soft?Does it come off with a toothbrush??
I would not add an Angel as there is a chance it may nip at your corals.Do you have any kind of CUC?

 

Hard to tell it is either cyano bacteria or nuisance algae, possibly both. A good clean up crew of hermit crabs and snails will help keep it under control.

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yay! it does not come off at all, and I've noticed green flecks on my encrusted live rock as well. This started growing after I bought my new lights and it's so vibrantly colored!
I'm sorry, I do not yet know what CUC means {hides head in shame}

 

thanks 2in10. I try to add about 20 blue leggeds per month. i probably have 40-50 now, 10 turbos, and 3 cinnamon shrimp

 

Its actually good news if it won't come off.(probably coralline)
I think your ammonia issues and mysterious deaths could be coming from dead snails.TEN tURBO'S IS FAR TOO MANY FOR YOUR SYSTEM.IMO
If they are in fact Mexican turbo's.I would be hesitatant to add one to that sized system.I would stop adding CUC for a while and see how many the tank can sustain.Too large a CUC can be just as bad as one that is too small.

 

Coaster - just passing this along - CUC means clean up crew. If you don't know an acronym on this site, you can put your cursor on it and it many times will tell you - such a cool feature

 

looks like green coralline....fairly new tank? Good stuff

 

yes it is pretty new, like 2 mos. I love my lights!