Where can I get Caulerpa?

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taylors

I am considering making a Kelp forest type tank, using Caulerpa instead, then using a Tunze Wavebox to simulate the Kelp movement. I cannot find any Caulerpa anywhere atlest the size i am looking for. Do you have any suggestions on if u think this will work?
Where can I find Caulerpa to fit my 200 gallon tank?

Thanks
 
Um, you do know how invasive caulerpa can be, right? I love the stuff in a refuguim, but would be very hesitant to ever let any of it into my display...

Having said that, what kind of Caulerpa are you looking for? I've got some C. Racemosa, C. Taxifolia and C. Prolifera if any of those are what you're after. I've got the most of C. Prolifera, and plan on brining a decent amount to the Frag Swap next Saturday...
 
I agree with Kevin.. in order to keep it from going sexual, you'd have to keep the lights on 18 hours a day or more, which would be one heck of an electric bill / heat source.

If you're thinking about making a large planted tank, consider turtle grass / mangrove grass / shoal grass / star grass, You could have a large sandy area and a smaller area of rockwork to simulate a grass flat / reef edge ecosystem.
 
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