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Caulerpa
Caulerpa prolifera
Plantae›Chlorophyta›Ulvophyceae›Caulerpaceae
📍 Mediterranean, Caribbean, Indo-Pacific
Fast-growing macroalgae with flat, oval blades on creeping runners. Excellent nutrient export and refugium algae. Can go 'sexual' under stress — turning milky white and releasing gametes, causing a tank crash. Keep under 24h light or harvest regularly to prevent this. Widely available and very effective.
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Quick Facts
- role
- beneficial — refugium / nutrient export
- warning
- can go sexual if stressed — harvest frequently
- placement
- sump or display refugium
- lightLevel
- medium to high