Plant growth in Coral/fish tank - question

[Glennrf38]

Mmmmmmmmm yummy..... looks like salad.
I have been trying to get rid of it in my tank. It seems to take over with viny growth. Not sure of the name though.

Originally Posted by newreefer_59

My tank is pretty much free of any nuisance algea or other annoying growths - except for this one. This grows on top of some live rock and around a plate of monti. It looks healthy and all, but is it ok to leave and is it indicative of something not correct? Tests are all within acceptable ranges.
Thanks

[tlo]

halimeda algae
It is slower growing, but I pull it out of my tank as it uses up an enormous amount of calcium to grow and I dont fancy buying supplements so my macro algae can flourish I would rather the calcium I add to the tank be used by my corals.

[hillegom]

Originally Posted by tlo

halimeda algae
it is slower growing, but i pull it out of my tank as it uses up an enormous amount of calcium to grow and i dont fancy buying supplements so my macro algae can flourish i would rather the calcium i add to the tank be used by my corals.

+1

[Leah]

Hi Len

I take it right out as well
How about some new photo's for me to drool over of the tank of course

Leah

[newreefer_59]

Too bad my lawmower blenny isn't feasting on it.

Will be happy to send you a few new pics Leah.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

It is a hard plant so the lawnmower blenny won't touch that. They usually only eat softer algaes.

[Bloodasp]

I guess it's one of those things that depends on the person if it is a good idea to take care of, much like mantis shrimps, hermit crabs, and mushrooms, xenia, bristle worm etc. If you don't mind dosing a bit more calcium they can be good I guess. The only thing that it seems like everyone agrees is bad are cyanos and hair algae.