ID on this and what eats it

[WannaBeReefer]

I am hoping someone can ID this algae, and most important what in gods name controls it....... This stuff grows pretty fast and its a royal pain trying to prune it back.

 

[JennM]

Looks like Caulerpa to me... not sure of the species.

Most tangs will eat that.

Jenn

 

[Anonymous]

The picture isn't very clear but it looks like Caulerpa sertularioides.

Regards,
David Mohr

 

[RUCoralGuy]

I call it a pain in the ass ;-). I usually pick most of it out by hand if i let it get out of control, but i've got tons of hermit crabs that like to keep it under control.

 

[WannaBeReefer]

How is this one? I looked up Caulerpa sertularioides and I dont think its that. This seems to be rounder.