Algae

[ablanco]

Hi everyone,
We have 2 different things growing in our tank that I am assuming are algae. Would anyone be able to help identify what they are and how to get rid of them without harming corals or fish? Thanks!
Anna

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40598530@N08/7289640160/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4059853...n/photostream/

[jasonmrcdd]

I am not an expert so if anyone feels I am wrong, lease speak up but I read an article the other day that makes me think that the first pic is Bryopsis pennata and B. plumosa...

The article is here: http://www.reefcleaners.org/index.ph...d=54&Itemid=81

That's my .02 anyways, at least worth a bump

[Mario]

your first pic is briopsis, a very dificult algae to get rid of, be prepared for a battle with that.

[fresh2120]

Idk I think there kind of cool, but I would go with emerald crabs they love all algae

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second pic is called spindleweed (Neomeris Annulata)

[Reef Dreams]

i have some lettuce nudis at the shop that i know for a fact eat briopsis and other algaes cute little guys too black and red, second algae kind of look like codium and i know tangs love it.