What is this algae?

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This came with the hand full of graciallara I got from my LFS. Wanted an identity so I know if I should remove it or not. The one with the bubble tips is what I'm not sure about.
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It's part of a plant though. I thought bubble algae is just attached to things. This has a stem and branches
 
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Looked up a pic of grape caulerpa. Pretty sure that's what it is. Thank you
 

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Looked up a pic of grape caulerpa. Pretty sure that's what it is. Thank you
No problem. If I remember right its ok but if it goes sexual it can become problem.
 

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Bubble algae will grow in clusters. I go with grape caulerpa
 

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