Any way to control MACRO algae

[mrrrkva]

Okay guys, I got some macro algae, and it has overtaken my tank. It isnt hair. How do you get rid of it? I have lots of grape caulepera and some UGLY leafy stuff that came in on some live rock I got. I pick and harvest but it is a losing battle. There are no longer any phosphates OR nitrates in the water, but just LOTS of Macro.

 

[esmithiii]

Emerald crabs will rid the tank of it. Some say that they are not reef safe, but I have had only good luck with them.

Ernie

 

[MandarinFish]

You could always mail it to me, since I really need a ton of the stuff...

 

[mrrrkva]

I will do that if you pay for shipping and let me know how to ship it. The stuff that isnt Grape, is really ugly though. But let me know.

 

[joeltb]

They say that if you want to just 'trim' it back, simply squish the ends between two fingers.

[ January 03, 2002: Message edited by: Joel B ]</p>