What kind of algae is this?

Beau is hosting the January Meeting this coming Saturday the 14th at 6PM.  It will be BYOB as well as a snack to share and raffle items are always welcome.  It has been requested that there be “NO SHOES” on the carpet due to it being a whitish color.

He doesn’t have a tank to view but we will have plenty to discuss in hopes that it will get the NEW YEAR off to a good start.  The annual membership fees are due, so now would be a good time to get them in to our Treasurer Stacey Hahn.   Fees are $20 per individual or $25 per family

Attendance was low at the election meeting in November and no votes were taken at December’s meeting so we have decided to take votes for anyone that didn’t get the opportunity in November and will be attending this meeting.  
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[jerryB]

I have this fern looking algae growing in my tank. It grows very rapidly but does not spread out very fast... What is it?

[Nate C.]

looks like feather calurpa - once it takes off, it can be a real pain.  I'd get it out while you don't have much, and stay on top of it if more shows up.

[jerryB]

Hi Nate,

I sent some of it to an aquaintance of mine in Ohio who has had bad experience with the feather calpura and he says it is not feather calpura. It has been in my tank for several months and doesnt really spread but I dont want to take any chances. If this is feather calpura, is there anything that likes to eat this? Thanks!

[Ed]

I am not sure which  type of Macro it is.   But if you ever are concerned with a Macro and just want to get rid of it.   You can put it a plastic bag and freeze it, then after frozen put it in garbage.   You never just want to throw it down drain.

California had a issue with Mexicana Calurpa.   MC no longer allowed to be shipped in the California.

I am looking for Macro Algae right now.   I am in the process of loading  my 20 gallon tall with several types of Macro algae for Seahorses. 

[jerryB]

I would be happy  to drop  off a couple of these "weeds" for you to examine and/or use. It is actually kind of pretty  looking, but being new to this hobby I certainly want to be cautious about what I have in my tank.

[jimbo]

 i got some of that stuff it grows slow at first then becomes a thick mat. my tangs and blennies just watch it grow. it does provide home for copepod to live but i like the fact that i can throw away alot of phosphates in a handful. Ed told us all awhile back that raising you magnesium will kill it and other algaes off and that is true just remember that if you have a refugium those plants are gone too.hope this helps.

[jerryB]

Bottom line..... good or bad to have in the tank?

[Nate C.]

Bottom line..... good or bad to have in the tank?

Basically, just keep an eye on it.  If it starts to take off, start pulling it out as close to the anchor point as you can.  If it doesn't spread very quickly, then as Jim said, it'll help keep your levels down.

[jerryB]

Thanks everyone for the help. I feel a little better about it now knowing that it isnt going to cause a catastrophe. At one time I had a lettuce nudibranch that loved to munch on the stuff, and did a pretty darn good job of mowing it down, but it died. My Naso Tang wont touch it though, nor will the crabs or snails.

[trigirl]

I purchased a pair of Lettuce Nudibranch several months ago to help with a Bryopsis problem, and I now have 9 baby nudibranch, several are big enough to move on to a new home. If you'd like a few let me know.

Kristen

[jerryB]

That sounds great Kristen! I would love to have another one or two. Just let me know when it would be convenient. Thanks!

Jerry

[tropicalqualities]

i have the same thing over taking one of my tanks, but i have a mix of SPS and soft corals and if i raise my magnesium it will kill my softies but if you only have LPS and SPS the magnesium will cause it to release from the rock but this is one of those try at your own risk things your softy's might not be hurt from it but this is what i have been told !

[Ed]

Hello Derek,
      Are you using a refugeum?

[tropicalqualities]

no fuge on that tank one of my biggest regrets , i got it as a hitch hiker