Is this caulerpa?

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  1. jjbunn

    jjbunn Plankton

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    This recently started growing in my 8yr old reef - no idea how it was introduced, but I quite like it. Is it caulerpa?

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    jjbunn, Apr 21, 2009
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  2. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    Yes sir e bob! is called grape caulerpa, and is very invasive I have some in my refugium, and spread faster than wild fire!
     
    R34dawn, Apr 21, 2009
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  3. jjbunn

    jjbunn Plankton

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    OK! Many thanks ... I will keep an eye on it :)
     
    jjbunn, Apr 21, 2009
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  4. psiclone

    psiclone Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Pull it out now if you can get a good hold on it. Don't let it spread
     
    psiclone, Apr 21, 2009
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  5. shoebox1951

    shoebox1951 Astrea Snail

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    throw it in ur fuge!!
     
    shoebox1951, Apr 21, 2009
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  6. cement_skis

    cement_skis Sea Dragon

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    Thats not calurpa........it is satan in the form of a plant.
     
    cement_skis, Apr 22, 2009
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