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Hi, I'm pretty new to the hobby and not sure what sort of algea I'm dealing with. Here is a picture. I'm seeing it mostly on this rock island and on my back wall. Thanks!

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Hi, I'm pretty new to the hobby and not sure what sort of algea I'm dealing with. Here is a picture. I'm seeing it mostly on this rock island and on my back wall. Thanks!

20260325_125833.jpg
The image is too out of focus to ID
 
The image is too out of focus to ID
Sorry about that. I tried to take better pictures today with white light instead of blue. Hopefully this is a bit better.
 

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Sorry about that. I tried to take better pictures today with white light instead of blue. Hopefully this is a bit better.
Baby Ulva! Herbivores may find this a delicacy.
 

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