chaeto vs caulerpa

[skeeter-doc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10854881#post10854881 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thecichlidpleco
I got Caulerpa nummularia, anyone got problems with that going sexual often?

It should be fine as long as you keep it lit 24/7.

 

[thecichlidpleco]

Thats a no since it is in display, should I just pull all of it out.

 

[pelochas]

what if i want to change out the chaeto and try caulerpa prolifera? any worries?

 

[davidryder]

You can try both

 

[Rouselb]

I use both in my fuge. I used to run a 24.7 light cycle, now im trying to switch over to a reverse cycle. I have been running it for a few wks now. No changes to water quality, or fish/coral behavior.

 

[skozzy1]

OK, Dumb question time.
What is meant by these algaes going sexual.

 

[yellowwatchmen]

I run reverse cycle and every thing is perfect. I have noticed how fast the caulpera is growing just after a week of having it it has grown at least a couple of inches. I cant really tell on the chaeto.

 

[yellowwatchmen]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10857802#post10857802 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skozzy1
OK, Dumb question time.
What is meant by these algaes going sexual.

I am not exactly sure so if i am wrong someone correct me. I think it is when the plant letso out all of its nutrients and otherstuff so your paremeters get really screwd up. They do this so they can spread to other places i think.

 

[mikekman]

Cheato is good but the feather caulerpa looks nice. Feather caulerpa has a nice look to it and is pretty that I have put it in my display before and I believe it does not go sexual.

 

[Rouselb]

When it turns white it is releasing itself back into the water, this usually happens when there are no more nitrates and phosphates for it to feed on. The water will turn foggy or grey-like. I use both types of macro in my fuge. Lighting 24.7 greatly reduces the chance of sexual reproduction.

 

[davidryder]

When caulerpa goes sexual it essentially means that it releases sperms and eggs and the remains of it disintegrate.

A good explanation: http://www.californiareefs.com/tanktechrefugiums.htm

 

[chesapeake]

does anyone have pics of these macros? so i can see what they loook like?

 

[davidryder]

http://www.usc.edu/org/seagrant/caulerpa/otherinvasive.html

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/southeast/hottopics/caulerpa/caulerpamain.htm

 

[Rambomessiah]

chaeto in my fuge with opposite light cycle of main tank.
The amphipods love it.

 

[skozzy1]

According to the link davidryders post I have what looks like toothed caulerpa,......Is this stuff bad????

 

[davidryder]

IMO the only caulerpa that is not worth the trouble is grape caulerpa

 

[BHoffman_5]

The chaeto I have is great. It grows fast and thick. Best of all does its job.

 

[pbukow]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10858557#post10858557 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chesapeake
does anyone have pics of these macros? so i can see what they loook like?

Heres a pic of cheato in my fuge, looks like green angel hair pasta.

 

[rjrobert]

What do you guys do to get rid of the yellowing effect the macro's cause?

Bob^2

 

[carlso63]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10863890#post10863890 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rjrobert
What do you guys do to get rid of the yellowing effect the macro's cause?

Bob^2

Haven't seen a "yellowing effect" myself; but I run carbon so that may be preventing it