OMG, I think that's the worst of them all! lol
Caulerpa
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OMG, I think that's the worst of them all! lol
;-) Seems that we CAN indeed start SOME form of international marine aquatic life form "swopping" ;-) - even if only macro algae... ha..ha..hahahaha
Been trying to get "international frag swopping" going - but this seems to be a bit far off....
Dean - yeah, perhaps you can offer you address to the lady ;-)
Been trying to get "international frag swopping" going - but this seems to be a bit far off....
Dean - yeah, perhaps you can offer you address to the lady ;-)
Grape caulerpa aka racemosa and friends are my largest enemy. Because of the growth speed, pattern and structure (breaks to easily and spreads) it is a nightmare to get out of my tank. It overgrows sps and definitely chemically attacks them.
Another interesting article on how we must not allow Caulerpa get into our Local marine systems.
"Those who are located near coastal areas should kill Caulerpa algae by freezing for at least 24 hours before disposal. Under no circumstances should living Caulerpa algae be disposed of in any natural waterway, storm drain, toilet or sink."
Quality Marine
"Those who are located near coastal areas should kill Caulerpa algae by freezing for at least 24 hours before disposal. Under no circumstances should living Caulerpa algae be disposed of in any natural waterway, storm drain, toilet or sink."
Quality Marine
Yup that weed is so invasive a LFS will loose their license if found in thier shop, We use to full as many as we can and drop it at Scripps Institute of Oceanoghrapy for disposal but the divers here can't keep up with the terrible weeds.
From the new list of invasive species
National Enviromental Managment: Biodiversity Act 2004. List 2: List of prohibited alien spicies in terms of section 67. Gaoverment Gazette no 32090, 3 April 2009 - Notice 349 of 2009
Caulerpa taxiroia (Vahl) C.Agardh Notched caulerpa. Feather caulerpa
National Enviromental Managment: Biodiversity Act 2004. List 2: List of prohibited alien spicies in terms of section 67. Gaoverment Gazette no 32090, 3 April 2009 - Notice 349 of 2009
Caulerpa taxiroia (Vahl) C.Agardh Notched caulerpa. Feather caulerpa
Hi Alan,
Well, Thanks for the information regarding Caulerpa and its useful link.I like your article very much as you have create awareness among others. I want more information regarding these stuff.I am Waiting for your positive reply. I want to add some thing to these stuff which increase the readability of the article.Caulerpa is a genus of seaweeds in the family Caulerpaceae (among the green algae). They are unusual because they consist of only one cell with many nuclei, making them among the biggest single cells in the world. A species in the Mediterranean can have a stolon more than 3 metres (9 ft) long, with up to 200 fronds.
Thanks
Well, Thanks for the information regarding Caulerpa and its useful link.I like your article very much as you have create awareness among others. I want more information regarding these stuff.I am Waiting for your positive reply. I want to add some thing to these stuff which increase the readability of the article.Caulerpa is a genus of seaweeds in the family Caulerpaceae (among the green algae). They are unusual because they consist of only one cell with many nuclei, making them among the biggest single cells in the world. A species in the Mediterranean can have a stolon more than 3 metres (9 ft) long, with up to 200 fronds.
Thanks
Tobes
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Hi Petercandid, welcome to MASA - why don't you start a thread in the NEW MEMBERS forum and introduce yourself? You will get a nice warm MASA welcome from the guys 
hi sihaya, i would love to get some of that macro algea, just because it looks so cool. the other benafits are just a plus. your offer by any chance still stand? or have you perhaps already sent some to south africa already?
thank god they do not survive in my tank