Help ID this red macro algea

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Hi all, I have some red macro algea but I am not sure what they are, can you help me id them?

Here are some pictures.

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Ima go out on a limb and say spagetti worm.... idk if I am right or not

 

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• Sep 10, 2006

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It is Red Gracilaria (commonly used as feeding algae for Tangs, etc also called Ogo on some sites), Gracilaria sp. Hope this helps and good luck!

 

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Thank you Mono. So if I keep it in the sump, will it help absorb nitrates like other algeas?

Thanks again