Do pods eat Gracilaria?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Courtster, Dec 9, 2009.

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  1. Courtster

    Courtster Feather Duster

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    I'm trying to grow Gracilaria in my fuge right now to feed a future tang, but it sure seems like pods are eating it. The larger branches seem to be ok, but the smaller branches look like pods are eating them. Just making sure this is the case. Also what conditions would best suit Gracilaria growth? Thanks
     
    Courtster, Dec 9, 2009
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  2. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    that could be the case. in a free from predation setting pods can get to be pests in a macro grow out tank. if you are getting good growth don't mess with it, try to reduce the pod numbers if anything by feeding them to your tank, and that should help with efficiency from the gracilaria.
     
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