Trimming Macro algae question.

blue_eyes53813 · 02-04-2004, 12:37 PM

Hi all, Ive had my refugium up and running great for close to 9 months. I have alot of macro algae I have to trim twice a month and the last 2 times Ive trimmed it long white/yellowish mucous has come out of the roots and leaves?? This is a fairly new batch of algae. My lat batch stopped growing so ireplaced it about 3 months ago with this macro algae.

Last time this happened I tested the water prims a short time after and nothing changed in the water. Fish everything wasnt bothered by the white stuff.

It wasnt alot of mucous , small strands and then they disappeared into the current. ???/ Should I be alarmed????

Cougra · 02-04-2004, 12:47 PM

The stuff that comes out of the macro when trimmed is a glocuse that the algae produces. It's perfectly normal to see when triming. If you pinch the macro to trim it, it'll help seal the wound and not as much of the fluid will be released and the macro will be able to heal faster.

If you cut that macro, there is a chance that too much of the fluids will be released before it's able to stop the flow and the macro could die.

Pro_builder · 02-04-2004, 12:47 PM

This happens when I trim mine too. I have never seen any adverse effects from it.
I would say that you are ok.

blue_eyes53813 · 02-04-2004, 12:56 PM

oh I didnt know about pinching it to stop from releasing the yucky stuff. I hope it doesnt die. This batch was expensive.

Thanks both of u

BoomerD · 02-04-2004, 01:03 PM

I just go in and rip out calulepa by the hand full. Can't stop it from growing...
Keep giving it away, and it keeps coming back

NaH2O · 02-04-2004, 02:54 PM

Here is a great thread about Macroalgaes: What is your favorite Macroalgae

There is some really good information about pruning your macros and how it's a good idea to rinse the algae that was just pruned in your old water change water. This will help to keep a minimum amount of toxins released back into the system.

Craig Manoukian · 02-04-2004, 02:58 PM

Ripping or pinching is more closely related to what fish do. Haven't seen many finned inhabitants with scissors. Removing it quicly is great advice.

02-04-2004, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Trimming Macro algae question. Hi all, Ive had my refugium up and running great for close to 9 months. I have alot of macro algae I have to trim twice a month and the last 2 times Ive trimmed it long white/yellowish mucous has come out of the roots and leaves?? This is a fairly new batch of algae. My lat batch stopped growing so ireplaced it about 3 months ago with this macro algae. Last time this happened I tested the water prims a short time after and nothing changed in the water. Fish everything wasnt bothered by the white stuff. It wasnt alot of mucous , small strands and then they disappeared into the current. ???/ Should I be alarmed????

02-04-2004, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	The stuff that comes out of the macro when trimmed is a glocuse that the algae produces. It's perfectly normal to see when triming. If you pinch the macro to trim it, it'll help seal the wound and not as much of the fluid will be released and the macro will be able to heal faster. If you cut that macro, there is a chance that too much of the fluids will be released before it's able to stop the flow and the macro could die. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

02-04-2004, 12:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	This happens when I trim mine too. I have never seen any adverse effects from it. I would say that you are ok. __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

02-04-2004, 02:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here is a great thread about Macroalgaes: What is your favorite Macroalgae There is some really good information about pruning your macros and how it's a good idea to rinse the algae that was just pruned in your old water change water. This will help to keep a minimum amount of toxins released back into the system. __________________ ~Nikki~

02-04-2004, 02:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Ripping or pinching is more closely related to what fish do. Haven't seen many finned inhabitants with scissors. Removing it quicly is great advice. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-04-2004, 12:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	oh I didnt know about pinching it to stop from releasing the yucky stuff. I hope it doesnt die. This batch was expensive. Thanks both of u

02-04-2004, 01:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,638 View Gallery Karma Komment	I just go in and rip out calulepa by the hand full. Can't stop it from growing... Keep giving it away, and it keeps coming back

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