Callophyllis laciniata

[cil311]

I had a little piece of what I believe is Callophyllis laciniata growing on a blueberry gorgonian skeleton. It has been steadily growing and I have noticed it starting to grow in another couple spots on my rock. Are there any concerns with letting this just grow?

 

[Labridaedicted]

It is a very cool macro! Used to have some in an old tank. The only problem (as with most macros) is that if left unchecked, it can become a nuisance. Keep it confined and it is actually a unique addition for a tank

 

[mort]

In my reef this is one algae that I have problems with. I've not found anything that eats it (tank to small for tangs etc).

 

[Tahoe61]

Looks like Dictyota to me, which can become invasive.

 

[cil311]

Interesting. Would a tang most likely eat it?

 

[Tahoe61]

Not sure, I believe my Fox Face used to eat it though.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I don't know if there are other types, but dictoya I know of is brown.
Box fish I belive eat it and a couple others.

Dictoya btw is a psychotropic , and fish eat it to gain toxicity and and make themselves Taste bad to predators. Some islanders eat these fish to catch a buzz.

 

[cil311]

I am not comfortable adding a fox face or boxfish so I will keep an eye on it and keep it trimmed.

 

[cil311]

Now I really wish I didn't take those free zoas, or the psychotropic algae would be tempting. Ha!

 

[cil311]

Whatever it is, my new yellow tang is devouring it

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Great to hear