Chaeto Or Caulerpa

[Cibo]

What do MR members use Chaeto Or Caulerpa I have both in my refugim I was thinking of getting rid of one is there + or - to them is it ok to have both what does it me that Caulerpa goes sexual? and how does this happen?

:tongueani

 

[masterswimmer]

It's fine to have both. The problem with caulerpa is that it does go sexual, as you stated. What this means is that during the process of nutrient uptake, the caulerpa grows and absorbs the phosphates and nitrates from the water. At a certain point in time, if you should neglect to trim it back regularly, the caulerpa can and will release the nutrients back into the tank (expel them). When it does this, it basically does it all at once and it's like dumping a super concentrated mixture of the nutrients into your system all at once. This process can crash your system in the span of just a couple of hours.

This is the reason that it's so very important to trim the caulerpa on a regular basis. Cheatomorpha will accomplish the same nutrient export as caulerpa, without the fear of it going sexual. That's why a huge number of reefers utilize cheato as opposed to caulerpa.

This is the very basic, layman's explanation. Hope it helps to explain your question.

swimmer

 

[D1J8Z]

how does everyone feel about the plants Bob was/is? selling as plants for the fuge?


Better ? Same? Worse?

 

[Deep Dive Coral]

i use cheatos on all my tanks. wouldnt have it any other way..

 

[h20 freak]

I got some cheato with some caulerpa, the caulerpa pops up every now and then but for some reason doesn't last.Possibly smothered by chaeto?

 

[lamaseta17]

How Often Should The Chaeto Be Trim Or How Big Should It Be??

 

[Bob 1000]

Neither seagrass grows faster.. Looks nicer than both grown out.. Unless you like a big ball of ball in you sum p that grows slow and has slower nutrient export..