Did I infect my tank with grape caulerpa?

[mxm]

I got some grape caulerpa and placed in the display tank for about 1 hour. Then I realized it wasn't a good idea and took it out.

Did I infect my tank with grape caulerpa and now I'll never get rid of it? How does it spread, if I removed all of it, am I safe or do they release spores instantly and infect everything?

 

[heathlindner25]

I can't predict the future but I think you're OK

 

[snorvich]

Hard to predict, but I do not use Caulerpa any where as it can easily spread.

 

[Deftones2015]

If you got it all out you should be fine. If any of it was left, it will probably spread. Nasty stuff and a pain to get rid of for sure. I bought some rock a few years ago that had it on one and it spread through my aquarium like wild fire. Took a long time to get it all out and even ended up taking out some rock.

 

[cloak]

Being that you basically just gave the Caulerpa a one hour saltwater dip , I think you'll be ok as well.

 

[snorvich]

Being that you basically just gave the Caulerpa a one hour saltwater dip , I think you'll be ok as well.

Seems reasonable.

 

[e048]

How big is your tank do you have tangs?

 

[stingeragent]

I think you'll be fine as long as you for sure got 100% of it out. I'll agree that the stuff becomes the devil if unchecked.

 

[Sk8r]

There is a way to get it off a rock if it roots, but it's a little extreme. Ask me if you develop a problem, and if you see it ON a rock, move that rock away from any other.

 

[gji]

i wouldn't worry