Macro algae?

craigholman · 07/21/2006, 12:19 AM

Is there any thoughts on caulepa prolifera. I had it in a tank once. It was beautiful. I am starting a new corner tank and have thought about putting this in the main tank. I understand it can get out of hand at times without harvesting. Any experience out there? Thanks.

Bojan · 07/21/2006, 02:21 AM

If you will have tang in the tank, it will probably eat and damage all Caulerpa.

bluenassarius · 07/21/2006, 04:08 AM

there definitely are positives and negatives. ifyou don't mind harvesting it regularly to prevent it from taking over.. i'd say go for it. there are natural predators that will eat this stuff.. tang fish, angels and camel shrimp to help you keep it trimmed if you don't like harvesting on a regular basis

craigholman · 07/21/2006, 07:52 AM

It is my plan to have tangs in the tank. I am hoping to have the caulerpa established prior to entry of tangs. I know they like caulerpa. thanks. I think I'll try it.

07/21/2006, 12:19 AM	#1
craigholman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 114	Macro algae? Is there any thoughts on caulepa prolifera. I had it in a tank once. It was beautiful. I am starting a new corner tank and have thought about putting this in the main tank. I understand it can get out of hand at times without harvesting. Any experience out there? Thanks.

07/21/2006, 04:08 AM	#3
bluenassarius retired algae slanger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sac ra men to! Posts: 4,883	there definitely are positives and negatives. ifyou don't mind harvesting it regularly to prevent it from taking over.. i'd say go for it. there are natural predators that will eat this stuff.. tang fish, angels and camel shrimp to help you keep it trimmed if you don't like harvesting on a regular basis __________________ half man / half algae ... true story Current Tank Info: tankless, on hiatus until further notice

07/21/2006, 02:21 AM	#2
Bojan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Slovenia Posts: 969	If you will have tang in the tank, it will probably eat and damage all Caulerpa.

07/21/2006, 07:52 AM	#4
craigholman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 114	It is my plan to have tangs in the tank. I am hoping to have the caulerpa established prior to entry of tangs. I know they like caulerpa. thanks. I think I'll try it.