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Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 09/30/2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 455
Posted By jimmyray
Pieces of my halimeda do this all the time. Just...

Pieces of my halimeda do this all the time. Just leave them, they'll eventually break down into some of the whitest reef sand you've ever seen.

If the entire colony has bleached, then perhaps...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 09/11/2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By jimmyray
I wish my caulerpa would just disappear... lol!

I wish my caulerpa would just disappear... lol!
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 09/11/2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By jimmyray
Chaeto holds quite a bit of grunge, doesn't it? ...

Chaeto holds quite a bit of grunge, doesn't it? I rinse mine, I don't even bother with the net (but I usually only rinse half at a time).

I know (and I have done) some people rinse it under plain...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 04/13/2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By jimmyray
It will take over. I would recommend a...

It will take over. I would recommend a non-caulerpa algae such as chaetomorpha.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/07/2006, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By jimmyray
Looks like you've got a few different varieties...

Looks like you've got a few different varieties of caulerpa on the rock. Caulerpa is notorious for being very invasive. Some people like it, but I would recommend removing it from the display.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 10/04/2006, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 359
Posted By jimmyray
Halimeda is relatively easy to remove. Just pull...

Halimeda is relatively easy to remove. Just pull it out. It grows relatively slowly, so you should be able to get it easily.

Caulerpa, on the other hand, is a difficult one to remove. Manual...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 10/02/2006, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By jimmyray
Just make sure your calcium levels are okay,...

Just make sure your calcium levels are okay, since halimeda needs calcium to grow. If you keep corals and dose supplements or kalk, that's fine. If you don't have any calcium-using corals, regular...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 09/20/2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 229
Posted By jimmyray
Chaeto prefers some flow, plus cyano likes low...

Chaeto prefers some flow, plus cyano likes low flow. Try putting a powerhead in that area to create some water movement. That will probably solve your problem.

slowECUdiver, your logic seems...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/19/2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 175
Posted By jimmyray
In that small of a space, you wouldn't get much...

In that small of a space, you wouldn't get much benefit from it. Mainly it would act as a bubble trap. Not that you couldn't do it, but it might not be worth the trouble.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 09/07/2006, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By jimmyray
I second the Caulerpa diagnosis. Not much will...

I second the Caulerpa diagnosis. Not much will eat it. Manual removal is your best bet.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 09/01/2006, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 297
Posted By jimmyray
It's hit or miss. Caulerpa is not tasty. Even...

It's hit or miss. Caulerpa is not tasty. Even if you find something that will eat it, it will be the last resort. It will eat all other macroalgae first. In my experience, the only method to get...
Forum: Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG) 08/30/2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 423
Posted By jimmyray
Like Phil mentioned, keep a close eye on the...

Like Phil mentioned, keep a close eye on the other clown. Chances are they it is infected as well.
Forum: Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG) 08/30/2006, 01:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 423
Posted By jimmyray
Since you didn't mention any white spots, I doubt...

Since you didn't mention any white spots, I doubt it's ich. It could be Brooklynella which is specific to clowns. Is there a lot of mucus or slime present? Unfortunately it's not as easy to treat....
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 08/25/2006, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By jimmyray
it's some sort of encrusting sponge. I have some...

it's some sort of encrusting sponge. I have some on one of my powerheads. It's pretty much harmless, unless it is trying to cover something you like.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/23/2006, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 241
Posted By jimmyray
That setup would need to be above the water level...

That setup would need to be above the water level in the display, otherwise you'll siphon water out of the display, possibly flooding.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 08/23/2006, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 309
Posted By jimmyray
You may end up wishing you only had the chaeto. ...

You may end up wishing you only had the chaeto. Caulerpa is very invasive. If it gets into your display, you will have a very difficult time removing it from your rocks and sand. Also, as you...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 08/22/2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 286
Posted By jimmyray
Something might have triggered the caulerpa going...

Something might have triggered the caulerpa going sexual. Keep a close eye on all of your caulerpa. If it turns yellow/white, pull it out. It can cause a nasty crash in your tank. This is one of...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 08/21/2006, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 278
Posted By jimmyray
Don't grill/bake them if they're not 100%...

Don't grill/bake them if they're not 100% completely dry. Any moisture inside will turn to steam and the rocks will explode.

I wouldn't worry after what you've already done.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 08/21/2006, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 454
Posted By jimmyray
Mine is similar, the new growth is always...

Mine is similar, the new growth is always brighter than the older stuff. I occassionally "fluff" up the ball and mix it around so the greener stuff gets some light too.
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/19/2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By jimmyray
Make sure you're not overloading that circuit. ...

Make sure you're not overloading that circuit. I'm reminded of the christmas tree scene in "A Christmas Story." You don't want to blow the breaker and have the tank crash.
Forum: Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG) 07/19/2006, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 119
Posted By jimmyray
I second that. I've ruined one just washing it...

I second that. I've ruined one just washing it off in the sink.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 07/14/2006, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 215
Posted By jimmyray
I'm pretty sure your right. Mine curls as well.

I'm pretty sure your right. Mine curls as well.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 07/13/2006, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By jimmyray
Sounds like grape caulerpa. Not necessarily...

Sounds like grape caulerpa. Not necessarily bad, if you confine it to the refugium and use it for nutrient export, but IMO the chaetomorpha is better.

If you want to get rid of the caulerpa,...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 07/10/2006, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By jimmyray
If it is caulerpa as a few of us suspect, most...

If it is caulerpa as a few of us suspect, most fish won't go near it, especially if there are other more tasty options. Manual removal works best.
Forum: Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG) 07/07/2006, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 201
Posted By jimmyray
I think you mean ["], not [']. If your tank is...

I think you mean ["], not [']. If your tank is 76 feet long, I want to see it!
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