4251c Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Because I'm an idiot and do not know how to resize my photos (Kodak easyshare system, any advice would be appriciated), I'll describe this thing. It seemed to spring up overnight, its a clear green tube with small "arms" that end in balls a second tentacle (minus the arms) is stretched out to the lr next to it. Any advice...Thanks. Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Tough to say w/o a photo, but maybe a vermetid snail (non-motile, and doesn't look like a snail) or terebellid worm? Link to comment
4251c Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 I did some research-it is ....(drumroll) Green Grape algae. My question to you-all is it good or is it bad? Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Oh, like Caulerpa racemosa? Pretty stuff, nice in small amounts, but in larger amounts it can be risky. It likes to periodically (read: randomly, without warning) go sexual and purge its entire contents, leaving behind a clear whitish frame of stems and turning your tank's water cloudy white. Icky stuff...No way to stop it. But then again, I have some in my in-tank fuge that, *knock on wood*, hasn't had a problem. Isn't much, though--a handful. Read up more and make your own conclusions. Link to comment
4251c Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Great I have plant in my tank that like a horny teenager will have nocturnal emissions. If I keep it small, is it beneficial as a biological filter? Will any of the cleanup crew take it out when they are introduced? Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Will act as a biological filter, like any macro, but in small amounts it's pretty pointless. Chaetomorpha--"chaeto" or "brillo pad algae"--is better for this purpose, because it doesn't go sexual. The crew may or may not eat it; generally not a lot likes to eat Caulerpa species. Link to comment
4251c Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 How do i get rid of it properly? Cut it at the base of the rock? I fight a losing battle with weeds every year because of not getting the entire root. Is it easier in sw? Much appreciated. Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Try pulling it off the rock. The bits of root will regrow, though. Just keep at it. A small amount won't hurt anything, anyway. Link to comment
Daemonfly Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I'd remove it. It's a real pain in smaller tank as it grows to quickly, and if it goes sexual, then... ugh.... everywhere. Link to comment
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