Cutting Out Some Macro

chaderic26 · 06-20-2007, 11:18 PM

I want to start to remove some macro from my tank. Does anyone have an opinion on which option is better to remove it. Hand extraction or predator method or both. I'm also concerned about mini cycles from the excess waste in the water not being removed by the macro.

**Phurst** · 06-21-2007, 07:47 AM

What kind are you trying to get rid of? Either way, hand extraction is probably your best bet, but depending on the macro, you could get some help from predators.

chaderic26 · 06-22-2007, 01:48 AM

Caulerpa taxifolia ,Caulerpa racemosa, and one other kind that looks like little Christmas trees climbing my live rock. Can you recomend any predators. I introduced a small lettuce nudibranch in to my tank the day before yesterday. As you can see I have my hands full.

**Phurst** · 06-22-2007, 08:10 AM

How big is your tank? Some tangs will eat Caulerpa, or maybe a foxface. Unfortunately, Caulerpa can be tough to get under control.

**Seahorsedreams** · 06-23-2007, 07:59 PM

Caulpera is very noxious and can actually be harmful for some critters when eaten in huge amounts.

Manual extraction is very important.... it's your means of removing whta they have absorbed nutrient-wise.

the nudi will not tocuh the caulpera.

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I'm also concerned about mini cycles from the excess waste in the water not being removed by the macro.

What you you mean by this. macro will not remove waste as to avoid a mini cycle. Why is your tank mini cycling? The excess waste will be removed by maintenance, water changes and a great skimmer.