Should I remove this from Live rock?

[Steverd]

Here is a piece of live rock in my new coral frag set up.
There is some plant growth on this piece, should I leave it?
Should I remove it so it does take over/spread too much?
It seems to be very fast growing.

Thoughts?

Thank you

 

[Flippers4pups]

Looks to be Caulerpa to me, or at least the beginning of it. Which sub species of caulerpa, I don't know.

It will grow on anything, so for a frag tank you may what to remove it. Some people place it in their sump/refugium for nutrient export.

 

[Muttley000]

Caleurpa algae. It is aggressive and hard to remove. I have it in my system and pull it regularly, I wish I would have pulled it early and limited it to my sump.

 

[ZoWhat]

If it gets out of hand any herbivores like tangs will devour it

 

[Steverd]

Argh, thanks everyone. Been out of saltwater for 10 years and thought I did not want this
in a frag tank. Just tried to remove it, Then rinsed, then used a toothbrush. I broke that rock into a few smaller
pieces and found more hiding, If it comes back, I will prob just toss that rock out. I have 25 aquariums,
but only ONE saltwater tank right now.

 

[Sierra_Bravo]

25 aquariums??? :eek::eek::eek:

I think I found a picture of your living room: :p

Welcome to R2R, by the way!