ID please (algae)

bohlke · 01/09/2008, 12:32 PM

Can someone please id this algae, I am hoping it is just derbasia and not bryopsis. My tang wont touch it and my cleanup crew doesnt seem to like it either. I pulled out a bunch (its growing in a few clumps on some of my LR) and it has grown back. It started to show up after I harvested a bunch of macro algae might just be a coincidence though. Here is a pic:

The_Browns · 01/09/2008, 12:35 PM

Looks like Maiden's Hair

kar93 · 01/09/2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by The_Browns
Looks like Maiden's Hair

x2

bohlke · 01/09/2008, 01:22 PM

Cool - any suggestions for something that eats it? Neither my dwarf blue legged hermits or red legged hermits will touch it.

The_Browns · 01/09/2008, 01:26 PM

First remove it from your DT and put it in its own tank. I have heard a couple things on forums.

1.) trim it with scissors and put it in a tank with a urchin
2.) put it into a seperate tank and use kalk paste.

I have seen people say this.

kar93 · 01/09/2008, 01:41 PM

sea hare

bohlke · 01/09/2008, 03:14 PM

Well its on a few rocks that I cant move, I will look at getting a sea hare.

dcombs44 · 01/09/2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally posted by kar93
sea hare

Caution: This species secretes or releases toxins that may kill fish in the aquarium. The species may release toxic compounds when stressed, or release toxic compounds when it dies.

Expert only on the sea hare.

If regular feedings of Caulerpa are not possible, it will need a supplemented diet of parboiled lettuce and dried kelp.

The_Browns · 01/09/2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally posted by bohlke
Well its on a few rocks that I cant move, I will look at getting a sea hare.

I would find a way to remove them ASAP. If you want to control this your going to have to.

bohlke · 01/09/2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by The_Browns
I would find a way to remove them ASAP. If you want to control this your going to have to.

Is kalk paste only safe to use in a separate tank? I had heard it was a solution for aptasia as well.

bohlke · 01/09/2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by dcombs44
Caution: This species secretes or releases toxins that may kill fish in the aquarium. The species may release toxic compounds when stressed, or release toxic compounds when it dies.

Expert only on the sea hare.

If regular feedings of Caulerpa are not possible, it will need a supplemented diet of parboiled lettuce and dried kelp.

Hmm not sure I am going to put that in my tank....

bohlke · 01/09/2008, 06:32 PM

Can anyone point me in the direction for a good thread on removal of this algae?

01/09/2008, 12:32 PM	#1
bohlke PBITAWA Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: at the super sweet NRC lounge Posts: 1,253	ID please (algae) Can someone please id this algae, I am hoping it is just derbasia and not bryopsis. My tang wont touch it and my cleanup crew doesnt seem to like it either. I pulled out a bunch (its growing in a few clumps on some of my LR) and it has grown back. It started to show up after I harvested a bunch of macro algae might just be a coincidence though. Here is a pic: __________________ There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. ... (Dave Barry) Check out my reef tank upgrade project by clicking on the red house. Current Tank Info: 120G mixed reef

01/09/2008, 12:35 PM	#2
The_Browns Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 1,046	Looks like Maiden's Hair __________________ Mike & Jenn Current Tank Info: 120g DT and 35g frag tank

01/09/2008, 01:22 PM	#4
bohlke PBITAWA Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: at the super sweet NRC lounge Posts: 1,253	Cool - any suggestions for something that eats it? Neither my dwarf blue legged hermits or red legged hermits will touch it. __________________ There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. ... (Dave Barry) Check out my reef tank upgrade project by clicking on the red house. Current Tank Info: 120G mixed reef

01/09/2008, 01:26 PM	#5
The_Browns Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 1,046	First remove it from your DT and put it in its own tank. I have heard a couple things on forums. 1.) trim it with scissors and put it in a tank with a urchin 2.) put it into a seperate tank and use kalk paste. I have seen people say this. __________________ Mike & Jenn Current Tank Info: 120g DT and 35g frag tank

01/09/2008, 03:14 PM	#7
bohlke PBITAWA Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: at the super sweet NRC lounge Posts: 1,253	Well its on a few rocks that I cant move, I will look at getting a sea hare. __________________ There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. ... (Dave Barry) Check out my reef tank upgrade project by clicking on the red house. Current Tank Info: 120G mixed reef

01/09/2008, 01:41 PM	#6
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	sea hare

01/09/2008, 06:32 PM	#12
bohlke PBITAWA Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: at the super sweet NRC lounge Posts: 1,253	Can anyone point me in the direction for a good thread on removal of this algae? __________________ There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. ... (Dave Barry) Check out my reef tank upgrade project by clicking on the red house. Current Tank Info: 120G mixed reef