This belongs to a type of red algae known as Meristotheca sp. early stage contains beautiful bright red with light orange/gold mesh like pattern when take a closely look. It will change to a darker or deep red color when getting bigger depends on the water condition in the system. A nice decorative algae in reef system unfortunately can be eaten by tangs and rabbit fish. Trimming is required when growing big for it can reach over 8" x 8" easily & blocking the light and killing the photosynthesis coral underneath. HTH
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