Caulerpa prolifera?

[Gino]

Hi. I recently bought this macro algae from the LFS and I think its Caulerpa. Can anyone verify this? Also after a couple of days some tips of the leaves started to turn transparent. Can anyone explain this to me?

P.S. I know its illegal in California

Thanks!
:thrasher:

 

[gumbii]

i thought only caulerpa taxafolia was illegal in cali...? hmm...

 

[socaltropicalfish]

There is a lot of caulerpa species

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caulerpa

The one above is not illegal in california.

Here are more reading

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/caulerpaid.htm

 

[Gino]

There is a lot of caulerpa species

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caulerpa

The one above is not illegal in california.

Here are more reading

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/caulerpaid.htm

Thanks. I have read that article before. Anyone know why the tips are turning transparent by any chance? I also have chaeto in the fuge and was wondering if they are battling for the nutrients. I have GHA issues that I am trying to fix.

Thanks!

 

[gumbii]

there's some chemical called macro food or something... it's supposed to feed the algae or something... but srsly... i wouldn't know what to tell you buddeh...

 

[socaltropicalfish]

I say buy more fish...more bio load J/K

 

[sklywag]

I have the saw tooth type and it too turns clear on the ends. I couldn't get an answer either so just let it be. I like that big leaf stuff.

 

[Gino]

haha. Thanks for the response guys. From my google research I hear they only do that if:

a) It is growing.
b) It is recovering from being torn apart and placed on a new tank.

I just hope it doesnt go gay on me. I have my lights 24/7.

 

[drainbamage]

it could be tryin to melt, but if you do the 24/7 lights that should stop it.
I know Tax went illegal awhile back, but the "authoriteh" couldn't ID species very well, so they went ahead and banned all of it. I was in the trade when that happened, if some species have been taken off the list that'd be awesome.