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Old April 15th, 2008, 06:46 PM
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Re: Putting caulerpa in my sump???

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why is that?
Because of its rapid growth. It can take over a harbor in no time.

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Re: Putting caulerpa in my sump???

really, thats interesting.
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Re: Putting caulerpa in my sump???

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Caulerpa is illegal in California.
Yup that's true. They have already spend millions removing so much of it i think.

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Re: Putting caulerpa in my sump???

Yeah, I've read a lot about it being illegal in certain places because people with aquariums dump the contents of their tanks when they move, and then they have all these problems with the invasive species (like caulerpa) taking over and destroying the native ecosystems.
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Re: Putting caulerpa in my sump???

Its cost California a lot of tax payer money. It clogs not just harbors but canals, water intakes, etc.

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Re: Putting caulerpa in my sump???

It sure removes organic nutrients from a reef tank though. The 24 hour a day lights get old though.

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