where to get cuelerpa or other macros

[DaveG99]

I want to add some macro algea to my refugium. Do any of the local LFS sell this stuff? I kind of like the mexican cuelerpa. I think it looks pretty cool. I know I can order some on ebay for about $18 shipped.

 

[syndrome]

I got some caulpra that looks like ferns from 7 seas aquarium. They have cheato there i know

 

[ThunderousTalon]

stay away from caulerpa. some ended up in my main tank and i've been battling it for months now. stick w/ cheato

 

[moggyhill]

I've got tons of it, full of pods. $12.00 shipped. Let me know.

 

[thor32766]

yeah dave wouldnt have a problem with the caulerpa. He has a yellow tang and coral beauty. My tangs and coral beauty control that to the point you never see it in the main tank.

 

[DaveG99]

PM sent Moggy

 

[Mr Neutron]

Gracilaria ssp is good as well...alot more attractive than caulerpa.

 

[rdmpe]

I had caulerpa and cheato in my fuge. I recently removed the caulerpa and just have tons of cheato in there and it seems much cleaner. With the caulerpa I found that pruning it would always cause at least some small portion of the remaining plants to die off which just made a mess. Also, caulerpa anchors itself in the sand and makes it harder to control. Pulling it out causes sandstorms, etc. So although I had caulerpa for a while and it grew like mad, I am much happier now with the cheato and no caulerpa.

Sea in the City usually has some cheato and maybe some other good macros that you can get for a low price.

 

[ThunderousTalon]

Caulerpa is just bad news, i tried 3 different tangs, and now finally a fox face to get rid of it in my main tank, it just doesnt happen. its a pita. stick w/ cheato.

 

[waterfaller1]

Marcye sells it at Sea In The City.

 

[cschweitzer]

Marcye sells the red grape caulerpa. Really cool. I had caulerpa growing like wild fire, but I put a mimic tang in there and at first even he couldn't handle it. I did one good cleanup and since then, and caulerpa growing is quickly eaten by the tang. A half hour of tugging out algae and a tang are the two best solutions I know of. Some types of snail, nudis, limpets, hermits, etc can always take care of a little algae problem.

 

[DaveG99]

I ordered some from Moggyhill for a great price. I got the mexican kind. Plus supposedly its full of pods. Should be here today. I hope it grows like crazy. I dont mind cleaning it up and maybe selling or giving it away to other people. Plus my yellow tang should love it.

 

[moggyhill]

hey Dave,
What do you mean selling it
Mindy

 

[DaveG99]

Thanks Moggyhill. I didnt expect to get so much. I am going to give some to my friend for his refugium. Reef Central is a great place.

 

[moggyhill]

You're welcome. I still have more if anyone is interested.
Mindy