Calothrix or Lyngbya?

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I am pretty sure this is either Calothrix or Lyngbya, but not sure which one. Can anyone help with the ID? Here is a picture of it growing on the UV sterilizer I put in to help kill it. Ironically, it grows here faster than anywhere else.

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pH - 8.1
Phos - 0.03
Nit - 5.0
Alk - 7.2
Sal - 1.026
 

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