1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

SCRUBBER KILLER (and nuisance algae killer) ?

Discussion in 'Advanced Topics' started by Garf, Jun 2, 2014.

Welcome to Algae Scrubbing Join our community today
  1. Garf

    Garf Member Trusted Member

    Anyone come across one of these before?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condylactis_gigantea

    Apparently it's exudates kill filamentous algae (and other algae types)

    http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.23...uid=70&uid=4&uid=83&uid=63&sid=21104101151307

    I wonder how many other organisms produce this level of "anti algae nastiness". May be a good enough reason to run carbon in front of the scrubber if it's struggling to get going, or if it fails after the addition of a new coral species etc. Food for thought ;)
     
  2. IAmNotGr33n

    IAmNotGr33n Member Customer

    This give good sence, as there is a lot of chemical warfare going on in a reef. Perhaps even more in a closed system.
     

Share This Page