Help with ID of Algae?

[YodaReefer]

My roomie wanted me to ask the forum today to see if someone can help ID this Algae(I think it is algae) and how to possibly get rid of it. He has tried cutting it, adding Mag (LFS told him to do so) so far no change. He has had this tank for over a year. I am sorry I do not know his parameters. It doesn't seem to bother anything and it grows extremely slow. Thanks for all the help!
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[CRW Reef]

Hmmmm dont see that very often....... looks like it could be a Rhodymenia type to me - https://www.google.com/search?q=Rho...w=1920&bih=979#q=Rhodymenia&tbm=isch&imgdii=_

I know nothing about it (good or bad) and also cant seem to find much info about in hobbyists reefs other than people trying to trade it
http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/25913-wtt-red-decorative-macro-algae/

Here is a snippet of info and some pics of what im suggesting
http://seanet.stanford.edu/Rhodophyta/index.html#Rhodymenia_californica

 

[zombie]

You could always toss a lawnmower blenny in there. One of those would make quick work out of that macroalgae.

 

[YodaReefer]

He actually has one, I see him picking at it every once in a while... I think he is overwhelmed with all of it?

 

[YodaReefer]

Or maybe he is feeding too much? He feeds once a day, he has two clowns, 1 lawn mower blenny and a Hector's Goby. He feeds flakes

 

[zombie]

Getting rid of it shouldnt be a problem as long as he does all of these things until it is all gone.

1. Manually remove as much as possible

2. Reduce feeding portions

3. Reduce photoperiod

4. Increase nutrient removal through WC, gfo, wet skimming, etc.

 

[CRW Reef]

Well did I at least hep you out with the ID or is something different?

Turbo snails and Kole tangs are great macro algae eaters too

 

[zombie]

Good point. Add this too, lol

5. Add a full scale army of turbo snails and dbtc them when its all gone.

 

[YodaReefer]

Thanks! I'll let him know. CRW it does look like the algae you posted. I'll keep you posted on his success.