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11/08/2012, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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Found caulerpa in sump
I picked chaeto at the store and I found a few broken bits of green grape caulerpa in it. Looking closer I noticed that a very small part that has turned very pale almost white. Does this mean it has gone sexual and if so what should I do? should I just drain my sump?
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11/08/2012, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Virginia Beach
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Remove the caulerpa. Thats what you should do
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11/08/2012, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Tampa
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Caulerpa can get out of control quick... Use caution at removing it all!
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11/08/2012, 06:55 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: maine
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I actually prefer using caulerpra in my refugium. It grows loads better than cheato for me at least. Plus I keep the light on it 24/7 and prune it regularly which keeps it from going asexual or getting out of hand. Plus my LFS always wants it as soon as I can grow it! Caulerpa can take over if not maintained so Chaeto is a better option for some people.
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11/08/2012, 09:29 PM
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I second the fact that if it gets in your tank it can grow fast and be a nuisance. Very difficult to remove completely.
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