Seaweed or ??

[ST3PH3N]

Don't mean to hijack this thread but i was wondering of i had the same thing...mine started off very green but they seem to be getting lighter and thinner.


what it used to look like.

[FireWater]

Not 100%. It appears to be bryopsis, but could be a form of culerpa.

[ST3PH3N]

Looks like a feather.


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[ST3PH3N]

I guess regardless it's just best to remove it lol.


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[ramsey]

I agree with John. It's hard to tell. How fast does it grow? You're right though, it's probably best to remove it while you can. If it's bryopsis, you definitely want to get rid of it but even of it's culerpa, it can still be a pain once it takes hold in a tank. Culerpa also has a tendency to go sexual and pollute your tank. That's what stops a lot of people from using it in their refugium. It works really well soaking up nutrients but if it runs out, it's going to dump a bunch of stuff into your tank and it'll look like you're growing phytoplankton.

[ST3PH3N]

Like this ?lol




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[ReefAngels]

Yeah I figured it wouldn't be something really beneficial my luck lol thanks for the help!

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[FireWater]

Anytime. If you do have bryopsis come back or an infestation then tech m will work depending on strain of bryopsis. Get with me if you have questions.

[Dean]

I agree with John. It's hard to tell. How fast does it grow? You're right though, it's probably best to remove it while you can. If it's bryopsis, you definitely want to get rid of it but even of it's culerpa, it can still be a pain once it takes hold in a tank. Culerpa also has a tendency to go sexual and pollute your tank. That's what stops a lot of people from using it in their refugium. It works really well soaking up nutrients but if it runs out, it's going to dump a bunch of stuff into your tank and it'll look like you're growing phytoplankton.

My sump is loaded with this! I had no idea it would do that. Man I'm glad you posted this. Anyone need some Culerpa??