Macro algae ID!

[SAKTEK]

Was wondering if anyone knew what type of macro this is?

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[Coelli]

No idea but it's cool looking!

 

[SAKTEK]

No idea but it's cool looking!

It's very invasive... It's out competing the chaeto!


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[Neverlost]

Caulerpa serrulata i think (not positive on spelling) i have it too.

Beware if it grows a lot like mine, it will consume all of your iodine.

 

[SAKTEK]

Caulerpa serrulata i think (not positive on spelling) i have it too.

Beware if it grows a lot like mine, it will consume all of your iodine.

Thanks for the info! Yeah, this grows like weeds, I trimmed about 80% knowing its gonna grow like crazy, plus it'll give the chaeto time to grow too! Thanks again!


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[Paranoiattack91]

Looks exactly like caulerpa, super invasive. It's actually illegal to sell in CA (if that's what it is). Don't let it get into the display

 

[SAKTEK]

Looks exactly like caulerpa, super invasive. It's actually illegal to sell in CA (if that's what it is). Don't let it get into the display

I don't think it's caulerpa! I've had it in the past, and looks nothing like it.


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[Paranoiattack91]

I don't think it's caulerpa! I've had it in the past, and looks nothing like it.


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Maybe not... But if it grows faster than chaeto Id get rid of it.

 

[SAKTEK]

Maybe not... But if it grows faster than chaeto Id get rid of it.

Cool... Good looking out!


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[SanClementeEric]

Looks exactly like caulerpa, super invasive. It's actually illegal to sell in CA (if that's what it is). Don't let it get into the display

Illegal to POSSESS as well...

I don't think it's caulerpa! I've had it in the past, and looks nothing like it.

There are many species of Caulerpa. In San Diego county, you can't have any. But there are nine types you can't have in other CA counties. See this link:
https://dornsife.usc.edu/assets/sites/291/docs/Caulerpa_Species_ID_Key.pdf

Make sure you follow recommended disposal methods and freeze what you trash and never allow to get to water sources or sewer lines.

 

[SanClementeEric]

That being said, I'd like some when you trim it...

 

[Neverlost]

(Deleted post) Noticed i posted redundant info.

 

[Coelli]

That being said, I'd like some when you trim it...

Haha! Me too!

Thanks for posting that pdf, hadn't seen it. I thought only c. taxifolia was illegal.

There's a guy on RC (in northern CA) who sells at least 2 of the varieties listed here. He's pretty open about it.

"California State Law: It is illegal to possess, transport, transfer, release alive, import, or sell
Caulerpa taxifolia, Caulerpa sertularioides, Caulerpa mexicana, Caulerpa ashmeadii, Caulerpa scalpelliformis, Caulerpa racemosa (and all varieties of C. racemosa), Caulerpa cupressoides, Caulerpa verticillata, Caulerpa floridana (California Fish and Game Code 2300).
City of San Diego Law: Bans the possession, sale, and transport of all Caulerpa species within city limits (City of San Diego Ordinance 18967)"

 

[bvysochin]

Are the leaves small? Hard to tell in the pic. If so it looks like caulerpa Brachypus. My tanks were over run with that stuff at one point. My blues, sailfin, and foxface rabbit fish eat it like it's their last meal.