Grass? weeds?

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  1. gsxr1000rider

    gsxr1000rider Fire Shrimp

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    Can anyone tell me what this green grass/ weeds are? I was thinking of pulling out the 2 LRs and scrubbing them in saltwater with a brush to try and kill the stuff but I am worried about causing a cycle.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

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  2. Aqua_brian

    Aqua_brian Plankton

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    If you are talking about the green stuff in the upper left, it is caulerpa. It is a macro algae. It will help with nutrient export. You may need to harvest it a little (cut it down) if it starts getting out of control.
     
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  3. 1.0reef

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    welcome to 3reef aqua brain!;D;D;D;D
     
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  4. JJL

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    Looks like Aqua Brian has the answer for you ;)
    BTW, that is a VERY cool flowerpot coral you have there
    JJL
     
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  5. gsxr1000rider

    gsxr1000rider Fire Shrimp

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    Kk thanks a million, glad to see it's nothing bad, I'll move my coral that's underneath it and trim it away..
     
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  6. gsxr1000rider

    gsxr1000rider Fire Shrimp

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    O and thanks JJL for the comment
     
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  7. BlueWaters10

    BlueWaters10 Skunk Shrimp

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    Nice looking tank!!! You can trim away on the green stuff!
     
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