Need ID on this Algae.. good or bad?

[omerojs]

Hi guys.. i need some ID on this algae, could you please help me !!

 

[BigAl07]

Try this link and if you don't see it send a request in to John
Nuisance Algae ID Guide

 

[lbiminiblue]

Hi guys.. i need some ID on this algae, could you please help me !!

i have soemthing like that, i think it's cualerpa. I don't mind it, then again my blue leg hermits tear it up in the first 3 minutes of it being in the tank.

 

[whippetguy]

Looks like Ulva (sea lettuce) to me. It's not a bad one to have, a lot of tangs and CUC like to eat it.

 

[lbiminiblue]

that's it

 

[vsindorf]

yeah, definitely a species of Ulva (sea lettuce). It can possibly grow to nuisance levels, but it's a favorite of herbivores so is usually kept in check. It'll help with nutrient export and is a nice breeding ground for pods! (trim it if it gets too overwhelming for the tank)

 

[omerojs]

nice!! its strange that the 2 electric blue hermits dont eat it... i will get a tang soon, if it goes for it then i will put it in the refugium and make it propagate so i have a "constant" supply of it!!