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phauxxee · 06-24-2003, 05:50 PM

Jim, the very first site I chose to check out on our pretty green marine plant is not good news, I'm afraid. Here's the url, it's a pdf file:

http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb9/progr...eet%202-03.pdf

Here's what the first 2 paragraphs has to say (dated February 2003):

"The problem: The aquarium strain of Caulerpa
taxifolia is an extremely invasive seaweed that is
currently infesting tens of thousands of acres in the
Mediterranean Sea and has now been found in two
coastal water bodies in southern California.
Aquarium use: Due to its fast-growing, hardy nature
and attractive appearance, C. taxifolia is used as a
decorative saltwater aquarium plant. The variety of
this species cultured for use in aquaria, known as the
“aquarium strain,” tolerates colder water and grows
more rapidly than the native strain. The native strain is not known to be invasive, and is genetically distinct from the aquarium strain. It is now illegal to possess, sell, or transport C. taxifolia in California."

It seems this plant may have to be obtained over the border in another state. I wonder if it can be purchased through mail-order.... or maybe not, I guess that's what they mean by 'transport' (?)

06-24-2003, 05:50 PM	#893
phauxxee Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 12	Found Recemt News On Caulerpa taxifolia Jim, the very first site I chose to check out on our pretty green marine plant is not good news, I'm afraid. Here's the url, it's a pdf file: http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb9/progr...eet%202-03.pdf Here's what the first 2 paragraphs has to say (dated February 2003): "The problem: The aquarium strain of Caulerpa taxifolia is an extremely invasive seaweed that is currently infesting tens of thousands of acres in the Mediterranean Sea and has now been found in two coastal water bodies in southern California. Aquarium use: Due to its fast-growing, hardy nature and attractive appearance, C. taxifolia is used as a decorative saltwater aquarium plant. The variety of this species cultured for use in aquaria, known as the “aquarium strain,” tolerates colder water and grows more rapidly than the native strain. The native strain is not known to be invasive, and is genetically distinct from the aquarium strain. It is now illegal to possess, sell, or transport C. taxifolia in California." It seems this plant may have to be obtained over the border in another state. I wonder if it can be purchased through mail-order.... or maybe not, I guess that's what they mean by 'transport' (?) Last edited by feldon34; 06-24-2003 at 08:34 PM.