Caulerpa for sale, enough interest to bother?

mini-reefer

mini-reefer

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My refugium has finally started to take off. Im looking to harvest the grape caulerpa (Caulerpa racemosa?) again soon. It seems to be taking about three weeks to completely fill my 30 gallon 'fuge now that its established. The last time I did it I got about three quarter of a salt bucket worth and it was very dense.
So anyways, Im just looking to see if I can make some money back off my investment. I would like to get $5.00 off a full sandwich size ziploc bag. Of course shipping would be covered by the buyer. I plan on using priority mail but I havent weighed up a box yet to get an idea on shipping so thats kinda in the air until the first one.
So, any interest out there? Respond here or email me here.
 
mini-reefer

mini-reefer

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Well between the two responses here and the emails I got I take it there is a little interest at least.
I checked on shipping and its gonna vary from one location to another. So tomorrow Im gonna take a bag stuffed with the caulerpa and water and check out the weight, then Ill post back and see if you guys/gals are still up for it. Now keep in mind that thats 2-3 days and no heat pack if its cold in your area. When I bought my original batch off an ---- auction the individual mailed it to me priority and it took three days. It stunk when it arrived from the die-off but my entire 'fuge has filled from one individual runner in no time at all. So with the amount Im gonna fill each bag with there SHOULD be at least enough to get any refugium going(assuming it likes your water quality).
If your still intersted please email me after I repost tomorrow, and please include your SWF screenname in your email so I can distinguish one individual from another. I'll charge exact shipping costs to each individual. Im not looking to make anything off of shipping.
Heres a pic of my 'fuge today. Please excuse my sons hand, Im trying to start him in the hobby young.:D LOL.
 
mini-reefer

mini-reefer

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OK, if anyone else is still intersted the shipping costs are ranging from $5.50 to $7.15 for shipping. The bags are 1 quart, 7"X8". They are weighing about 2 LBS 1 OZ. This is for an overflowing handful of caulerpa and the bags are very full with little water in comparison. If your interested please email me your zip code and I'll give you a quote on total cost. I would like postal money orders as the form of payment just to clear that up.
For those that I already responded to via email, just email your address to me and I'll email mine back for payment. Thanks!
 
bbronco

bbronco

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what do you do with it? can i put it in my normal sw tank? do the fish eat it? will they eat it faster than it will grow?
 
sduda

sduda

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Does this macro help with water chemistry? Do fish eat it? Do you have to worry about the stuff going "sexual" and screwing up the water conditions.
Sincerely,
Clueless:confused:
 
mini-reefer

mini-reefer

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Sorry for the slow reply. I havent had much chance to get on here lately.
Well as far a putting this stuff in the actual aquarium I would have to say no. It grows very dense and would take over everything after a while.
For feeding I guess it depends. My Purple Tang and Yellow Tang wont touch the stuff:( . Ive tried putting it on an algae clip and its always still there hours later. They might just be spoiled on Seaweed select though.
I keep my refugium light running 24/7 so I have had no problems with the stuff. It does grow like weeds though once it establishes its runners on the sand bed or rocks.
My zip code is 67217 so if your curious go to this link USPS and enter 6X8X2 and 2 lbs on the weight and it will give you a good guess on shipping.
I recently HAD to harvest my refugium because of all the growth but it wont be long and it will be filled up once again. If your still interested please give me an email. Thanks!
 
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