ElmoC Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Got this stuff starting to grow all over the rocks in my 12" cube at work. Not sure what it is, but it is becoming a real problem. It has already choked out a small zoe frag and is getting worse. I'd rather not have to remove the rocks as I have a pistol shrimp under them. Link to comment
GHill762 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 based on the runners it looks like some species of caulerpa imo and that would fit with the aggressive growth. removal, manually pull as much as possible. there may be some cuc that eats it but idk, maybe an emerald crab.. idk, someone else will chime in on that I'm sure. Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Manual removal aught to take care of most of it or at least keep it at controllable levels. You might want to keep some for a fuge as it will process nutrients well. I suggest using tweezers and pluck directly from the runners rather than trying to grab it by the chunk which will likely move your rocks around. Link to comment
lost_nemo Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Its caulerpa serrulata, its a insidious species and will overtake your tank. Nothing will eat it so just remove it. Link to comment
GHill762 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 ^good call on serrulata Link to comment
lost_nemo Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Get rid of the bubble algae on your candy cane too. Link to comment
rone_kevin66 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Some angles eat it but will not wipe it out only keep in check Link to comment
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