Need a plant eater for a 12 Gal(Help i cant keep up with it!)

Machupicchu · 10/28/2010, 08:48 PM

I have growing on a montipora cap a very viny type of macro algae. It is spreading rather quickly and roots itself very tightly against the rock. I have a ton growing in my fuge but i dont want it spreading into my tank. I have tried to keep up with it but i need something to wipe it out.

What can i put in a jbj12 to help me out?

Thanks, Chris

Machupicchu · 10/28/2010, 09:21 PM

Sugar Magnolia · 10/29/2010, 12:04 PM

Have you tried a turbo snail?

Machupicchu · 10/29/2010, 03:15 PM

Florida yes.

curlykid · 10/29/2010, 03:22 PM

try mexican.

Machupicchu · 10/29/2010, 05:40 PM

anyone know what type of algae that is?

NanoReefWanabe · 10/29/2010, 07:46 PM

grape calurpa...very aggressive and very rooty as you have noticed...

tangs love it....not so 12G friendly though...not sure any other fish or invert will eat it...

Machupicchu · 10/30/2010, 10:42 AM

Cool thanks for the ID. I see why California outlawed this stuff.

Ill have to try a Mexican turbo snail. There just so big and bulky

SHADYreefer · 10/30/2010, 06:54 PM

lmk how it turns out. I caught it in my tank early and was able to kill it by plucking it off the rock.

10/28/2010, 08:48 PM	#1
Machupicchu Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 200	Need a plant eater for a 12 Gal(Help i cant keep up with it!) I have growing on a montipora cap a very viny type of macro algae. It is spreading rather quickly and roots itself very tightly against the rock. I have a ton growing in my fuge but i dont want it spreading into my tank. I have tried to keep up with it but i need something to wipe it out. What can i put in a jbj12 to help me out? Thanks, Chris

10/29/2010, 12:04 PM	#3
Sugar Magnolia Team RC Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 11,759	Have you tried a turbo snail? __________________ Adrienne Anyone complaining about the speed now? Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder, Nova Extreme Pro 6x39w T5, HOB refugium, HOB filter

10/29/2010, 03:22 PM	#5
curlykid Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 726	try mexican. __________________ Sent from my fingers using sensory organs Current Tank Info: none

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10/28/2010, 09:21 PM	#2
Machupicchu Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 200

10/29/2010, 03:15 PM	#4
Machupicchu Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 200	Florida yes.

10/29/2010, 05:40 PM	#6
Machupicchu Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 200	anyone know what type of algae that is?

10/29/2010, 07:46 PM	#7
NanoReefWanabe A Pico Vase Guy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,652	grape calurpa...very aggressive and very rooty as you have noticed... tangs love it....not so 12G friendly though...not sure any other fish or invert will eat it...

10/30/2010, 10:42 AM	#8
Machupicchu Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 200	Cool thanks for the ID. I see why California outlawed this stuff. Ill have to try a Mexican turbo snail. There just so big and bulky

10/30/2010, 06:54 PM	#9
SHADYreefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 350	lmk how it turns out. I caught it in my tank early and was able to kill it by plucking it off the rock.