Macro ID Please?

[smcnally]

Anyone know what this is? It looks like almost like a vine of ivy...

 

[RicksReefs]

Caulerpa serrulata

 

[smcnally]

Thanks! Should I pull it? Or is it ok to let it grow? I have a Powder Blue and Hippo Tang, will they eat it if it grows a lot?

 

[graveyardworm]

Like most Caulerpa's if left alone it can get out of hand and be very difficult to erradicate. Not sure if the Tangs will eat it. Most fish tend to stay away from Caulerpa and only graze on it sparingly.

 

[smcnally]

Well I guess I should rip it out now while there is only a little in there. Thanks for the info.

 

[Samala]

I agree on the ID and the advise to control it while possible to do so. While your herbivores may, in time, nibble at the Caulerpa this is an invasive algae and I would not let it get established.

>Sarah

 

[smcnally]

Thanks. I ripped it out and will continue to when it comes back.