Ok, guys I did come up with more info on who/what is gonna eat it. As I stated, helloooo was anybody reading, they will graze on it but *it will come right back*.
Most herbivores will not eat this alga. In a mature tank, Bryopsis can take over, smothering all stationary life forms. Some tangs, such as those from the Zebrasoma and Ctenochaetus families may keep it in control, but because the pest can be embedded in the rock quite deeply, it can come right back. If you have a large tank, a Naso tang would also enjoy eating it. Other fish known to be willing to try this alga are: the lawnmower or algae blenny and the bi-colour blenny. However, the aquarist’s preferred method of natural removal seems to be with Diadema urchins, Elysia Nudibranches, and even common pincushion urchins. Emerald Mithrax and some hermit crabs can also help do battle, but depending on the size of your outbreak, you may need many of them. For example, the Tridachia Crispa (Sea Lettuce Slug) is a specialist feeder of Bryopsis but it will most assuredly die once the outbreak has been contained. Therefore, you have a responsibility to these animals to ensure them a new home with enough to eat.
Sorry I didn't post this in the beginning. I was still researching, so shoot me already!
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