Caulerpa Eating Monster

[hunter57]

I have a major outbreak of caulerpa and maidens hair algae in my tank. Right now I have very few fish in my tank (120 gal.) and I would like to know if anyone could suggest a fish that would eat it up for me. I have some lps corals, mushrooms and zoos. I would like a fish that would look good and not grow to big for my tank.
Any opinions would be great!
Thanks

 

[HPD Turbo]

You can go for a Fox face (magnificent maybe or any), it works great for me, never see algae of any type again.

Good look.

 

[hunter57]

Coral safe?

 

[itsthesong]

Fox face, yes they are. They are truly fanastic, as well!

 

[ReefWreak]

Well be warned that some people have had problems with Foxfaces biting LPS and softies. Not all, not most, I've had one without any problems, and he was a great algae eater. I'm just saying that they have been seen eating corals and clams.

I've also got a tang that nips my clams to death (literally ) too.

 

[hunter57]

I do like the foxface, are all varieties good? Are there any others you would suggest?

 

[ReefWreak]

They're all great, but realize that there is an inherent risk of them nipping/biting/eating some corals. It's really the same with a lot of fish (angels, tangs, etc).

Foxface and Magnificent Foxface are beautiful fish and make great personable additions to a reef or fowlr tank.

 

[Potsy]

I have read of others having luck with sailfin tangs. When I had my 75 gallon, I was constantly fighting the caulerpa scourge - no wonder some states have made it illegal.

 

[hunter57]

I guess I'll try to find a foxface, hopefully I can get a look at the different varieties before having to pick one.

 

[m2434]

1 more foxface vote

 

[ScottL4619]

I have a hippo and yellow tang that both enjoy caulerpa. I grow it in my sump and when I harvest, they get a treat (really love the grapes off the stem). I'm not sure if it is because of the tangs, but I have 0 caulerpa growth in my display. Just my opinion. Oh, and the yellow tang also ate hair algae when I used to have a small problem with it.

 

[hunter57]

well if no one else chimes in I think I will go with a foxface.

 

[skeeter_ca]

Well not really a fish, but it did eat every green, brown and red plant in my tank.

A SeaHare. They look totally wierd which makes them totally cool in my opinion. They do not disturb any corals or fish. For a 120 size tank you should get 2-3. When everything is gone return them to the fish store. They are usually out in the open and very easy to catch. If left too long in the tank with no micro or marco algae they will die. It is said in the pages that lie within this website that when a SeaHare dies it releases it toxins into the tank and will kill everything. I believe this may be sort of false. I do believe it can release toxin but only after it has die and started to decompose. I believe the risk is minimal. The decision is of course up to you.

Just me nickels worth.

 

[hunter57]

I can't seem to find a sea hare in my area.

 

[thecichlidpleco]

Say goodbye to the zoas if you get a foxface.