Feather Caulerpa
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Caulerpa Taxifolia
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Benefits
Excellant exporter for refugiums,its rapid growth rate entails constant pruning.
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Drawbacks
If left in display it will crowd out other desirable species. Potential to go sexual and contaminate tank
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Invasiveness
High
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Hardiness
Medium
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Availability
Illegal in some states, hitchikes on live rock and corals
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Pest?
Known as the Killer Weed, this variety will run wild if not kept well pruned and is concidered to be "the Worst Invasive Species" caused by aquarium usage.
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Known Pedators
Herbivorous fish and some slugs
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Cultivation
Usually hitchikers on live rock or corals, cuttings can be tied to rubble where it will quickly attach and grow
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FAQ.
Mercury vapour or outdoor power compacs are good choices for rapid growth Pruning and 24 hr lighting is believed to curb the sexual reproduction
