doubletap4311
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I was told that Caulerpa will crash a tank if it does not receive light 24 hours a day. Is this true. I have aot of it as well as chaeto in my fuge.
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Does Caulerpa cause this???? (1 Viewer)
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ndnreefer
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most caulerpa will go sexual and release a milky fluid into the tank which can cause a crash. If you trim you caulerpa every few weeks you shouldn't have a problem it helps keep it in check
doubletap4311
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should I just pull it out and use chaeto??????????
G
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This is an excellent article on the subject by Anthony Calfo.
Part I: http://www.reefland.com/rho/1104/main.php
Part II: http://www.reefland.com/rho/0105/main.php
Part I: http://www.reefland.com/rho/1104/main.php
Part II: http://www.reefland.com/rho/0105/main.php
AquaNerd
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i've had caulerpa growing forever in my tank with no crash...knock on wood. it doesn't need 24/7 lighting. it's actually better to have some sort of darkness period. i run my fuge opposite of the main tank's photoperiod.
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Ive never crashed my tank because of it either. I dont keep mine on 24/7. my lights are on opposite photo period. just keep it tumbled and trimmed and there should be no problem. they are very fast growers.
