Caulerpa in a refugium. Is this normal?

spyderreef

spyderreef

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I have a 29 gal refugium hooked up to my 125 gal reef. I have grape caulerpa growing in it. What causes it to turn white/clear or brown? I harvested a couple of handfuls last week and now I noticed areas that appear to be dying. I have heard of it turning white but not brown and mushy. (My lights are on 24/7) I took the dying stuff out but I am wondering if I am doing something wrong or if this happens to most people? I also noticed that my protein skimmer is not producing as much crud. Am I noticing the benefits of the refugium?
 
spyderreef

spyderreef

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I have a Mag 7 that pumps from my sump (which is on the floor) to my 29. I put a tee on the tube inside my tank. The return is an overflow box the goes back to my sump.
My lighting may be on the border of not being enough.
1- 15watt strip light (the kind that come with the 29 setup)
and a 55 watt Coral Life 50/50 PC.
I did not find a lot of dying caulerpa but it was enough to wonder if it is normal.
 
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