latest nuisence Caulerpa!!!

Discussion in 'Algae' started by R34dawn, Mar 31, 2009.

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  1. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    I have a colony of palythoas and are doing great, but there is some feather caulerpa growing within the polyps which I have removed a great deal of it times and time again, I really hate aggravating it constantly, any one have any suggestions?:-/
     
    R34dawn, Mar 31, 2009
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    manual removal is best method I have ever found for calerpa - its a lot easier to remove than algaes

    Steve
     
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  3. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    you are picking it off bit by bit? Have you tries peeling the runner off in one large swoosh? Fern caulerpa is easy that way, grape caulerpa is a nightmare.
     
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  4. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    pick as much then get a fish that likes to eat it. tang of some sorts. They will keep in check then. But good luck finding a fish, they can be picky
     
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