Cheatomorpha and Caulerpa racemosa

jcgardner · 06-26-2008, 04:09 PM

I have heard that Cheatomorpha and Caulerpa racemosa will help to remove the nitrites that are causing the hair algae problem in our 12g tank. (please see sambrinar for pictures of tank) I am getting ready to setup a 30g tank and I am going to install a sump system after doing research. This question has probably been asked and answered however, I have not been able to find the thread. Thanks so much for all of your help.

Charise

lcstorc · 06-26-2008, 04:20 PM

Cheato is by far better.
Calurpea can turn sexual and release the nutrients back into the water.
Cheat absorbs them as well but doesn't release them back into the tank.

johnmaloney · 06-26-2008, 04:21 PM

Absolutely it will. All macroalgaes remove nitrates from your tank. Do some research before you buy caulerpa though, as it has a tendency to go sexual, which can cause ph swings in your tank. The dealer will probably have information on this.

johnmaloney · 06-26-2008, 04:21 PM

Oh beat me to the punch!

06-26-2008, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
jcgardner Ricordea Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 182 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Cheatomorpha and Caulerpa racemosa I have heard that Cheatomorpha and Caulerpa racemosa will help to remove the nitrites that are causing the hair algae problem in our 12g tank. (please see sambrinar for pictures of tank) I am getting ready to setup a 30g tank and I am going to install a sump system after doing research. This question has probably been asked and answered however, I have not been able to find the thread. Thanks so much for all of your help. Charise

06-26-2008, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cheatomorpha and Caulerpa racemosa Cheato is by far better. Calurpea can turn sexual and release the nutrients back into the water. Cheat absorbs them as well but doesn't release them back into the tank. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

06-26-2008, 04:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnmaloney Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 600 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Cheatomorpha and Caulerpa racemosa Absolutely it will. All macroalgaes remove nitrates from your tank. Do some research before you buy caulerpa though, as it has a tendency to go sexual, which can cause ph swings in your tank. The dealer will probably have information on this. __________________ Here is a link to my sponsored forum on reefsanctuary. Here is a link to my website, we do clean up crews and macroalgae.

06-26-2008, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnmaloney Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 600 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Cheatomorpha and Caulerpa racemosa Oh beat me to the punch! __________________ Here is a link to my sponsored forum on reefsanctuary. Here is a link to my website, we do clean up crews and macroalgae.

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