Non-Invasive Caulerpa brachypus Solutions

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Hi all!

Long time reader, first time posting here! I have a slight issue with some Caulerpa brachypus strangling some of my Zoas and Palys. It was fantastic when setting up the tank and absorbing nutrients, but now it's become a real pain to trim and remove. All residents are happy and healthy! Does the community have any recommendations for inverts or any non-mechanical means of removal? <-- All ideas welcome!

Tank: 29 gal

Corals: Livestock:

Red Montipora Ocellaris
Teal Stylophora Banggai Cardinal
Zoas Fire Goby
Palys One billion Stomatella snails
Xenia 4 Blue legged hermits
GSP

Any ideas are appreciated!

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Scrimp 🦐
 
Urchins should deal with the Caulerpa. They are bulldozers and will eat coralline clean.
 
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WHAT KIND OF SUBSTRATE ARE YOU RUNNING ON YOUR TANK?

  • Bare bottom

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  • A shallow bed of fine sand

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  • A shallow bed of coarser sand

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  • A deep sand bed

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  • Mixed substrate or varying sand depth

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  • Some other substrate (posted in the comments)

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  • I don’t have a reef tank yet

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