Help I.D !!

[Needles15]

Anyone know what this green strand is!? I've had it about 3 weeks and doesn't seem to be hurting anything ..

 

[54seaweed]

looks like a caupulara vine its a macro algae it will invade corals as it grows very fast I keep it in my tank but I also trim it constantly and redirecting the shoots

I know I misspelled caulpulara lol

 

[Needles15]

looks like a caupulara vine its a macro algae it will invade corals as it grows very fast I keep it in my tank but I also trim it constantly and redirecting the shoots

I know I misspelled caulpulara lol

So it's good in moderation?

 

[Mebbid]

So it's good in moderation?

Good in a refugium and good as long as you have things in your tank that will eat it. Otherwise it's a good idea to remove it.

 

[54seaweed]

I keep in in my main tank but I also monitor it constantly as it has a mind of its own so to speak .
herbivores will help but it still takes over fast if not maintained daily it can over run a tank in no time , yes it looks good and helps with nitrates but it can go south fast if you don't have experience with macro's , remove it from your main tank and add to your sump if you have one where you can keep it under control more easily
here's a good start to learning about macro's just click link below

Marine Plants In The Aquarium: An online guide to the identification and care of marine plants and macroalgae in the aquarium.

 

[Needles15]

I keep in in my main tank but I also monitor it constantly as it has a mind of its own so to speak .
herbivores will help but it still takes over fast if not maintained daily it can over run a tank in no time , yes it looks good and helps with nitrates but it can go south fast if you don't have experience with macro's , remove it from your main tank and add to your sump if you have one where you can keep it under control more easily
here's a good start to learning about macro's just click link below

Marine Plants In The Aquarium: An online guide to the identification and care of marine plants and macroalgae in the aquarium.

Thank you! I don't have a sump, it's a 6gal pico.. So just get rid of it?

 

[Mebbid]

Thank you! I don't have a sump, it's a 6gal pico.. So just get rid of it?

I would if I were you