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Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/26/2007, 08:12 PM
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Views: 953
Posted By ClamIAm
It's definitely not caulerpa. How long have the...

It's definitely not caulerpa. How long have the nutrient levels been at zero? If it isn't very long, you may notice the algae start disappearing the longer it has no nutrients.
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 12/26/2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,615
Posted By ClamIAm
I certainly understand what you mean. I actually...

I certainly understand what you mean. I actually got the idea as I was looking through some old (like late 1960s) fish books and being amused by how out of date some of the information was...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 12/24/2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,615
Posted By ClamIAm
Idea: Website Educating Aquarists

I have long been pondering why there seems to be no comprehensive website covering the care and biology of aquarium species. Fishbase is a great resource, but is very scientific and doesn't provide...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/24/2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,200
Posted By ClamIAm
Definitely a calcareous green alga, maybe Udotea?...

Definitely a calcareous green alga, maybe Udotea? I've never heard of it growing to such proportions as that though.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/23/2007, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,921
Posted By ClamIAm
I'd actually go with C. brachypus, but you are...

I'd actually go with C. brachypus, but you are correct in that it is tough to get out if it gets heavily established.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/23/2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 681
Posted By ClamIAm
I'm no expert, but I do know that identifying a...

I'm no expert, but I do know that identifying a red macroalga can be pretty hard even with a picture, so just a general description pretty much makes it not even worth guessing. I can tell you that...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/19/2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 633
Posted By ClamIAm
The only thing I see in that picture is the...

The only thing I see in that picture is the aforementioned Caulerpa peltata. If there is something else besides Caulerpa, could you describe it in further detail?
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/19/2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By ClamIAm
High levels of phosphates are a main problem that...

High levels of phosphates are a main problem that can lead to cyanobacteria blooms. Have you tested the phosphates in your water?
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/17/2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,674
Posted By ClamIAm
Did you look at them under a microscope to verify...

Did you look at them under a microscope to verify that they are diatoms? If there's no silica I don't see how they could be reproducing to noticeable levels. Diatoms are pretty much present in marine...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/17/2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,396
Posted By ClamIAm
For a serious answer, they probably would not...

For a serious answer, they probably would not fare well in a warm water tank in the long-term.
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/17/2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 925
Posted By ClamIAm
Agreed, this species has definitely been...

Agreed, this species has definitely been overexploited in the Indo-Pacific. If I were to ever keep them they'd be captive-bred only.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/14/2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By ClamIAm
Could be Cladophora, the pics aren't super clear....

Could be Cladophora, the pics aren't super clear. Yellow tangs may reduce it, or urchins are also a good bet.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/14/2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 691
Posted By ClamIAm
Well, you could add something like Caulerpa, but...

Well, you could add something like Caulerpa, but I'm not sure why that would be better than the Dictyota. If you're talking about adding this to a fuge, then it could work out. Lowering the levels of...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/14/2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By ClamIAm
It looks like Caulerpa, but it seems to have some...

It looks like Caulerpa, but it seems to have some kind of dichotomous branching which is pretty strange. Any idea of where it came from? It's probably a species of Caulerpa that just doesn't show up...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/10/2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By ClamIAm
That's pretty weak lighting, especially for...

That's pretty weak lighting, especially for coral. I'd add more if you could.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/09/2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 855
Posted By ClamIAm
Any species of Caulerpa can grow pretty fast, so...

Any species of Caulerpa can grow pretty fast, so if its a reef tank you may want to try to control it or it can outgrow your corals.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/05/2007, 12:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By ClamIAm
I agree that calcareous algae such as shaving...

I agree that calcareous algae such as shaving brush, Halimeda, Udotea, etc are the best bet with tangs. They may pick at others such as maidens hair.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/05/2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 681
Posted By ClamIAm
The first pic is Caulerpa racemosa, I have no...

The first pic is Caulerpa racemosa, I have no idea on the second
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/05/2007, 12:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By ClamIAm
Your pictures are a bit fuzzy, especially the...

Your pictures are a bit fuzzy, especially the second, but it may be Lobophora. Try searching for images to see if that looks like what you have.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/03/2007, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By ClamIAm
Looks like Halymenia, maybe H. floresia

Looks like Halymenia, maybe H. floresia
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 11/30/2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By ClamIAm
That's gonna be tough. Since coral rely on algae...

That's gonna be tough. Since coral rely on algae to live, you'd have to find something that targets brown algae but doesn't affect dinoflagellates. Nothing comes to mind here.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 11/30/2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By ClamIAm
Not sure how you ID'ed the species, but without...

Not sure how you ID'ed the species, but without pics or anything else I'll just assume that you have done so correctly. If that's the case, algaebase lists A. tenera as a synonym of A. subulata which...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 11/29/2007, 01:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,182
Posted By ClamIAm
I'm from the Chicago suburbs, although these days...

I'm from the Chicago suburbs, although these days I actually go to school in Wisconsin. Unfortunately most of my tanks are at home so it gets kinda boring without them.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 11/23/2007, 12:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By ClamIAm
Do you know where it came from? This may help in...

Do you know where it came from? This may help in IDing it. Unfortunately when you get something from a pet store no one ever knows where it came from
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 11/23/2007, 12:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 903
Posted By ClamIAm
Just thought I'd add to this. It actually does...

Just thought I'd add to this. It actually does make sense that green algae prefer red and blue light. The reason they appear green is because chlorophyll reflects green light and absorbs red and...
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