Please help ID

[blu_surf]

What kind of macroalgae is this and will it help with nitrate export?

Thanks in advance!

[ah^siao]

this is the normal coraline algae u find on the rocks... right?

[Tanzy]

this is the normal coraline algae u find on the rocks... right?

He is referring to the green macroalgae.

I think this is a kind of Caulerpa. The runners look too thick to be Bryopsis.

If you constantly harvest it and it will be a form of nutrient export. Just make sure it doesn't go sexual.

[blu_surf]

Tanzy, those are the biggest b*lls I've ever seen!

Hmm.....thought it's some kind of nuisance Bryopsis too. Any positive ID anyone please? Should I pluck them all out or leave them alone? And I mean the macroalgae!!

Thanks in advance.

[ryz]

any macro algae growing in your tank will remove nutrients from the water. aiding in the nutrient export process.

[KingFish]

Caulerpa Webbiana is as close as we can get to ID this macroalgae.

It grows TOO fast, and without pruning can overtake your refugium.

You got any more shots of your Golden Butterfly?

I know someone who has a fetish for it but is too lazy to set up his tank and his expensive equipment lying about.

Maybe your pic can give him a nice prod in the ######...

[ashidiq]

erm yah i also wish to know what type of microalgae will remove nitrate ? can show pics ? thanks ...

[ryz]

WAh Golden Butterfly. Didn't notice before. Nice! How big is your tank? How big are the butterflies? or is it butterfly? How much did you get it/them for?? I have a fetish for that fish too. Can post pics of it?

[Terryz_]

ML sometimes got... can call henry to confirm...