Macro Algae dieing?

[Anonymous]

Since I have been battling Hair algae and high phosphates I put in a piece of LR covered in Macro algae 2 weeks ago into the main tank.

The hair algae is still growing but the macro algae is almost all dead. I have no creatures that will eat it. The macro has turned white and clear.

Any basic ideas?
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schrom plant

 

[sjfishguy]

Common with Cauperla sp. Often referred to as the algae "going sexual," however, I have yet to see any reproduction after this event. In my experience, it usually happens when the algae has grown a significant amount. Next time, try thinning the algae out a bit now and then, that has helped me with this.

 

[tangir1]

>... I have yet to see any reproduction after this event...

It depends. The going sexual is still not well understood, BTW.

 

[Anonymous]

The algae is Caulerpa taxafolia. I guess I am out another $40.

Is there ever an end to an ailing tank?

Or is it time to tear it down and get all new stuff and start over?
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the great depression

 

[cdeakle]

Use chaeto for macro and you wont have this problem. I will need to thin down my fuge in a few weeks if you need some for free. Pm me..