Help!!! Grape Caulpera!

wgama · #1 08-30-2009, 01:17 AM

My firends 33 gallon ( too small for a tang) tank is completly overrun by grape caulpera! He has tried everything and cant get rid of it! Does anybody know any tricks or ahve any tips for him?

dreef · #2 08-30-2009, 03:00 AM

Put a rabbit fish in there,it will think it's in heaven

banditpowdercoat · #3 08-30-2009, 03:12 AM

I'm starting to get some in my 45g too. tough crap to pick out for sure.

wgama · #4 08-30-2009, 03:42 AM

Rabbit fish are way to big to put in a 33 gallon.

Midknight · #5 08-30-2009, 04:18 AM

I dropped a tiny Fox face in my 33 and he cleaned it out very nicly. Then moved him when he out grew the tank.
They work great.

monza · #6 08-30-2009, 04:23 AM

Lower his nutrient levels in the tank.... more skimming, less feeding.

danny zubot · #7 08-30-2009, 06:47 AM

Manual removal worked for me.

alamo · #8 08-30-2009, 01:13 PM

Remove manually. Do it a couple of rocks at a time. Take them out and remove it. Keep it in observation in a bucket a few days to make sure you got it all. When you put it back in, place away from the caulerpa. Eventually, you will get it all.

banditpowdercoat · #9 08-30-2009, 03:28 PM

rock removal would be a last ditch effort in my tank. They are large, structural pieces that willl be a PITA to remove/replace

The Codfather · #10 08-30-2009, 03:41 PM

maybe try a few emerald crab, i have heard it has worked for a few people.
HTH,
Bob