Algae ID! (Multiple)

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Hey y'all! After a long battle with Dino's I'm dealing with at least a couple of other strands. I know I have green hair algae and some minimal bubble algae (only on glass now). Does anyone think they see some turf algae and or green cyano mixed in? Would appreciate any input!! IMG_9125.jpeg IMG_9124.jpeg
 

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It's really hard to tell from the pictures. The green surface algae is likely normal algal growth - sometimes this gets replaced with coralline algae eventually. The bright, clearish green algae - is it little flat blades of algae? There's a form of Ulva (most likely) that's been popping up a lot recently. If so, what I found that eats it is most of the bubble algae eaters - Foxface, some Tangs, Emerald Crabs, and Pithos crabs. I've had some hermits eat it as well. Mine eventually went away on its own.
 

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Nevermind, after looking at the video I see turf algae and GHA. There might be some other stuff in there as well but those are the two main ones I'm seeing.
 

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