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Macro-Algae (Caulerpa)


jhakim

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Is it true that the Grape Caulerpa can go sexual and disintegrate overnight?

 

Why does that happen? What should I do to prevent that besides keeping light on 24x7 as suggested?

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Reefer_Buddha

gracillaria is much better, also chaeto. Great filter macros and never run the risk of going sexual.

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Caulerpa's such as (common names) Grape Caulerpa, Cup Caulerpa and Feather caulerpa can all go sexual and die overnight, you will know when it has gone sexual because it changes from its green color to a transparent white.

 

Chaeto is a much better idea... But for a nutrient export I defenently prefer a Xenia Filter... (elongata works best)

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I second or third :) the cheato or halimeda (consumes alot of calcium though) for refugiums. Once the grape goes sexual on you, you will see a milky tank! not a pretty sight.

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