What algae is this?

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This green leaf looking algae? what is it? 40Gal breeder, up and running 9 weeks. I know im still in the ugly phase, i dont remember having this looking algae ever. Green and red hair algae is present as well and being managed. CUC 10 blue legs, peppermint, 3 nassarius, 4 margarita, 3 astrea. Coral beauty angel, 2 clowns, lawnmower blenny, diamond goby, six line wrasse. My parameters are all in line besides Phosphate ranging between .16-.26. Started tank with dry rock. likely around 16lbs in it currently.

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This green leaf looking algae? what is it? 40Gal breeder, up and running 9 weeks. I know im still in the ugly phase, i dont remember having this looking algae ever. Green and red hair algae is present as well and being managed. CUC 10 blue legs, peppermint, 3 nassarius, 4 margarita, 3 astrea. Coral beauty angel, 2 clowns, lawnmower blenny, diamond goby, six line wrasse. My parameters are all in line besides Phosphate ranging between .16-.26. Started tank with dry rock. likely around 16lbs in it currently.

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Looks like Ulva, “sea lettuce”
 

WHICH PART OF YOUR SETUP IS HARDEST TO REACH OR REMOVE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE?

  • Glass behind or beside the tank

    Votes: 12 17.9%
  • Powerheads or wavemakers

    Votes: 5 7.5%
  • Sump or rear filtration chambers

    Votes: 9 13.4%
  • Skimmer or other filtration equipment

    Votes: 9 13.4%
  • Overflow or plumbing

    Votes: 12 17.9%
  • Lights or lids

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Mine is pretty easy to access!

    Votes: 19 28.4%
  • Other—tell us what I missed

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