Algae Growth on Grube's Gorgonian

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Hi everyone, posting for the first time here!
I've had this Grube's gorgonian frag in my tank for a few months now, and it seems to be growing and healthy, however today when I had the lights off to acclimate a new invert, I noticed some strange growth on the gorgonian (the brownish blob in the photos) I tried gently brushing it off, and then not so gently scraping it with my fingernail but it doesn't seem to want to come off completely. Any advice?
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If it is the tiny object between the branches I would leave it alone, but you could always try tweezers.
 
It seemed to be growing from the surface of the gorgonian when I was trying to scrape at it before. Not just attached to a single point where it would be easy to pick off. Is it possible the gorgonian will be able to eject it over time?
 

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