composting algae?

[phishphood]

So what are the common thoughts on composting
a) caulerpa species (legal kind, forgot the specific name)
b) hair algae

 

[sfsuphysics]

Don't see any problem with it personally. Some issues that might arise are excess salt from the algae, however I'd guess you'd need to compost a ton (literally) of it to see any issues. Others might be accidental reintroduction of non-native algaes due to birds,wind, etc.

That said, when I trim I toss a handful in planter box outside

 

[yardartist]

I comport both types you mentioned and bury it in the pile so it does not have a chance to move away as a viable plant. I have put two basket ball sized balls of chaeto in the compost.

 

[phishphood]

Rgr that, thanks guys. Right now the algae is marinating in a nice salty soup in some closed buckets.