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[scratchman]

Anyone happen to know what this green stuff is? Started growing in this polyp rock and was wondering if I should pick it or let it grow? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Matt

 

[returnofsid]

Hmmm, almost looks like a grape calurpa...but the "grapes" are flat...lol. It's some kind of Macro. From the vining look of it, I'd say it's of the Calurpa family. Calurpa has a habit of being very aggressive and will attach to anything. Unless you've got something in your tank that will eat it, I'd suggest removing it.

 

[spongebob lover]

it's caulerpa ...get it off get it off !! .
it can take over your tank ...or at least it took over mine a few years back and i still got some baby branches that seem to want to grow .
i picked mine with the twicers (you know those women eye brow pickers ) ..it can be hell to do it but it's one way ....also the emerald crab that i had at that time did a great job helping me get rid of it .

 

[Boomer]

Yes, that is Caulerpa racesmosa var. peltata

 

[scratchman]

Thanks guys! Appreciate the help. I guess that'll be my task for the weekend.

Matt

 

[spongebob lover]

Thanks guys! Appreciate the help. I guess that'll be my task for the weekend

trust me it's gonna take you more than just a weekend dood.

 

[Blazer88]

I have a small patch of that stuff growing in my reef as well. No other algae is growing but that stuff seems to be doing just fine, of course.

 

[matts125]

that is called toadstool caulerpa and is harmles. if you have any tangs they love that stuff, also a great nitrate reducer...
The only problem is it grows like a weed.....

Matt

 

[Damsel13]

scratchman I WANT YOUR AVATAR!!!!!!!!

 

[Bainic]

yep, definately calurpa. get rid of it or it will overtake your tank