Caulerpa - how to kill - REEF2REEF Saltwater and Reef Aquarium …
WEBNov 5, 2021 · I only found two ways to deal with mine. Turning up the algae turf scrubber kept it under control. However it strip the water of most nutrients so the corals were pretty unhappy. In the end I bought a fox face (my square tailed tang would not touch the thing) and in about a week it was all gone.
Caulerpa went sexual, need help! | REEF2REEF Saltwater and Reef ...
WEBJun 4, 2020 · Best advice for a new reefer is to slow down. Caulerpa was popular in reef tanks 20 years ago but fell out of favor because it’s either invasive and impossible to remove or it goes sexual and releases all it’s contents into the tank. Water changes and run carbon. UV isn't likely to help. Jun 6, 2020.
Chaeto vs. Caulerpa. Which is more effective?
WEBMay 19, 2020 · IME the reason most people keep chaeto over calerpa is because 1) calerpa has a tendency to go sexual and 2) because chaeto is more available from other hobbyists (probably because of point 1). I'm not certain that chaeto is better for reducing nutrients as much as people try to eliminate the risk factor. Jan 19, 2021.
Caulerpa Experiences - REEF2REEF Saltwater and Reef Aquarium …
WEBAug 28, 2017 · In more than 20 years of reading forums (many hundreds of thousands of posts), I do not recall ever reading of anyone with a first hand experience where sporulation from caulerpa actually caused a substantial tank problem. I had two varieties. The normal grape caulerpa racemosa never sporultated in my tank.
Caulerpa lentillifera vs Caulerpa racemosa | REEF2REEF Saltwater …
WEBNov 23, 2015 · I see most people using racemosa but when I look at pictures my stuff looks like lentillifera. I also know that lentillifera is a common food item. I don't think that I want to eat macro out of my fuge but I have seen people …
Caulerpa eating fish - REEF2REEF Saltwater and Reef Aquarium …
WEBJan 29, 2019 · 1,920. Location. Ottawa, ON. Rating - 0%. 0 0 0. Caulerpa made its way from my fuge to the DT and has gained a foothold in the rockwork. I can't get at all of it for manual removal, and the rockwork is bonded together into a 50-60 pound mass that's not coming out. I'm looking for suggestions of fish that have a tendency to eat macro.
Growing plants in a saltwater aquarium: Have you ever kept …
WEBSep 12, 2023 · Caulerpa remove the primary nutrients nitrate and phosphate, and in doing so decrease unwanted nuisance algae of the inorganic nutrients they need, keeping the growth of pest algae to a minimum. As the algae increases in size, the aquarist simply trims and removes any excess growth, permanently removing the …
I added caulerpa to display tank (photo) | REEF2REEF Saltwater …
WEBAug 17, 2021 · 69,207. Location. Arlington, Massachusetts, United States. Rating - 0%. 0 0 0. This species may not do so, but some types of caulerpa (such as the very fast growing caulerpa racemosa) can overrun an aquarium unless you have certain types of fish that eat it. I had to get a one spot foxface for that reason. Nov 5, 2021.
Growing plants in a saltwater aquarium: Have you ever kept …
WEBSep 12, 2023 · However, Caulerpa is not without its challenges such as the potential to arrive with pests such as amphipods or the potential to release spores and create algae blooms. Additionally, because Caulerpa is considered to be invasive in certain areas, it is important to check the local laws and regulations before adding it to your aquarium.
Benefits of each Macroalgae in a Refugium
WEBApr 18, 2021 · Thanks for all the help! Besides ornamental, macro helps keep the tank water stable and healthy as well as absorbing nitrates and carbon dioxide thereby releasing oxygen into the water making it a great way of keeping the water levels stable, acting as a …