Is this Caulerpa?

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I ordered a small ball of Chaeto and noticed this little branch in with it? This is my first time setting up a refugium and my first time using macro algae so I’m new to all of this? Should I keep it?

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I'd avoid it based on past experiences with Caulerpa. It can grow very fast if you're not careful, though tangs often like to eat it. Without a tang in my previous tank, I was overrun with the stuff. I pulled it out by the bucket full but it grew back as fast as I took it out. The tang was very well fed!
 

WHICH PART OF YOUR SETUP IS HARDEST TO REACH OR REMOVE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE?

  • Glass behind or beside the tank

    Votes: 11 20.4%
  • Powerheads or wavemakers

    Votes: 4 7.4%
  • Sump or rear filtration chambers

    Votes: 8 14.8%
  • Skimmer or other filtration equipment

    Votes: 8 14.8%
  • Overflow or plumbing

    Votes: 10 18.5%
  • Lights or lids

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  • Mine is pretty easy to access!

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  • Other—tell us what I missed

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