SBF Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 ok, i got some macro algea in m tank, and for some reason, there are always leaves turning white and dying on me? why? Link to comment
JonPM Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 What kind of ligting do you have? Link to comment
SBF Posted October 18, 2004 Author Share Posted October 18, 2004 in a 12 gallon, i have 65w PC 50/50 Link to comment
kbxiong67 Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 The macro is dying if not already dead. Check your water parameters Link to comment
Cellenzweig Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 SBF, Is it safe to assume you have caulerpa in your tank? If so, I recommend getting it all out asap and replacing it with chaetomorpha. It sounds to me like caulerpa going sexual! Link to comment
Hwarang Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Unless your macro is halimeda (cactus algae), which is a calcified algae. When that turns white it's dead and usually indicates that it wasn't getting enough calcium. Link to comment
birdman204 Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 I've noticed at night occasionally, my halimaeda will turn partially white, but will be green by the time morning comes. Link to comment
SBF Posted October 20, 2004 Author Share Posted October 20, 2004 heres the macro algea thing i have in my tank Link to comment
AReeferIsExpensive Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 mine does it too...it starts at the ends. i dont know what its from. i use a galaxy light over an aquafuge n figured it was from not enough lighting? sorta like coral bleaching~ Link to comment
bobioden Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Originally posted by Cellenzweig SBF, Is it safe to assume you have caulerpa in your tank? If so, I recommend getting it all out asap and replacing it with chaetomorpha. It sounds to me like caulerpa going sexual! I agree, get it all out asap and switch to chaeto. Chaeto is very fast growning, great for nutrient export, and your lights do not have to be on 24/7. Bob Link to comment
SBF Posted October 20, 2004 Author Share Posted October 20, 2004 well, the place i bought it from, this stuff was in a very low light aquarium, like a NO bulb antinic only Link to comment
eyenstein Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 I would get the caulerpa out as soon as possible, don't worry about what you paid for it, that you like the look of it, etc... You will thank us in the long run. That stuff will TAKE OVER YOUR TANK. It could crash your tank too. I speak from experience. Once it roots to your rocks you will never be able to get it all out. replace it with halimeada, or cheatomorpha. they look just as cool and wont grow all over your corals eventually. Link to comment
SBF Posted October 21, 2004 Author Share Posted October 21, 2004 yea, this stuff is very fast growing, so i'll take it out, also, how does it crash ur tank? Link to comment
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