macro algae display tank

So I’m very torn between the two, one is a hipagaro light from Amazon I got a few months back and a kessil a80 tuna blue I don’t know spectrum readings, but I need help deciding which light(on white spectrum) would be best for red and green macros Tank photo has the amazon light running, as...

A little story of the progress of my tank reboot. I’m excited with how it's coming along so far, and who better to share with than fellow SW aquarium enthusiasts! :) The Tech: Aquatop Reclife ECO 40g AIO Helio Smart Heater (1x 200W titanium single element) – was going to get the dual element...

Hello, Just added rock, sand, and water to my 16 gallon macro algae display project (feel free to check build thread for stocking and equipment information) and am wondering about the best way to go about cycling this. A lot of the information I see comes from people with either live rock or...

Hello, I have been building a 16 gallon aquarium for some time now and have acquired all my equipment. I know that I want to do a planted macro algae aquarium with some random photosynthetic sponges and a mangrove. I am pretty set in this goal. Equipment: -Seachem Tidal 55 Filter -Finnex...

Hello! I am in the process of setting up a macro algae anemone aquarium with some cool invertebrates for the anemones to host like porcelain crabs and sexy shrimp. At least that is the plan. Feel free to check my build thread for more specifics! My main question is whether my current setup...

Hello! I am getting started in the hobby and have been posting my questions here for the last couple weeks about my planning for my first true build. I have mostly finalized my plans, and my equipment has begun arriving at my home. I wanted to start a build thread to document my progress and...

Hello! I am getting back into the hobby and want some suggestions on some centerpiece invertebrates that would do well in a 16 gallon macro algae aquarium. I do not want any fish, and I would like to showcase some rarer or more uncommon critters that often do not thrive in fish and coral heavy...

Hi, I am new to this hobby. I been researching for like 3 months now. Want to really really understand before I jump in. I saw the 20 Nuvo Concept Encore and kinda fell in love with it lol. Was thinking, one side could be a macro algae display side while the other would house my fish...

Hi y’all, I have a A80 Tuna Blue sitting around and I’m looking into using it for macroalgae. I don’t think there should be an issue if I pump the whites all the way up, considering it’s going on a 7 gallon. Anyone have experience using this light for macroalgae? Thanks!

Hi all, Almost a year on from when I planned to do so I finally got my macro algae tank going. It is a 65g display that I plan to do only nano fish in. Say max of about 3”. What are your favourite nano fish? The most outgoing? Favourite gobies? Any that you really didn’t enjoy keeping? I...

I bought some red oro macroalgae from the algae barn and added it to my DT on Friday. I dipped it in freshwater when it arrived and used a rubber band and super glue to attach it to a frag before adding it to my tank. It is already turning green! Any advise for how to better care for macroalgae...

Hi everyone! Wanted to ask what would be good substitute for ChaetoGro in macroalgae tank? I am located in Europe (Croatia) and can't get hold of Brightwells ChaetoGro nor Continuum Chaeto grow.

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Hello! Per my welcome post, here is my Red Sea E170 build thread. Tank parts list: Red Sea E170 AIO and I'm using everything included except the skimmer Tunze Osmolator 3155 ATO Trigger System Sapphire 5g Reservoir BRS 200w Heater with Helio Controller VorTech Mp10 with Vortech Battery Backup...

Hello everyone! I have decided to dip my hands into the saltwater side of the hobby, with a twist! Something that has always kept me from saltwater tanks was a combination of the cost, the difficulty, and especially the traditional blue lights. Recently however, I discovered macroalgae tanks! I...

( Note the picture is not final layout or placement, just a temporary spot til i find the right home) I've decided to start my first Salt Water build after a couple years of fresh water! I'm planning on taking it pretty slow setting up, but am almost ready with the initial items for the setup...

Hi Everyone, I've got my Macro display tank up and running and so far so good. I have one tail spot blenny in there and so I figured I might need a small CUC to help out but I have noticed my Banded Trochus liked to nibble on the pom pom which is not ideal. Wondering what you all would...

My dad just got back from florida with around 5-6 lbs of Gracilia Marco algea. If I quarantine this stuff and only use a small piece is it ok to use in my reef tanks and to pass along to friends? I’ve never taken anything from the ocean before.

Hello, I am in the process of setting up a macro algae tank and am looking for options I can include that might be outside of the normal Chaeto, Ogo, etc. Based in St Louis, MO. Shoot me a message if you have any interesting Macros for sale. Thanks!

Hey awesome folks of reef2reef, I have a macro-algae dominant aquarium in a Fluval Evo 13.5 (see video below). I only had 2 fish - a Yellow Stripe Goby and a juvenile Chromis - in the tank (along with some inverts) until yesterday, when I introduced a Hector's Goby and a Tail Spot Blenny to...

Hoping for some thoughts on this idea... I have upgraded to a new CADE 2100 tank and I'm beginning the process of setting it up. I would like to have a second macro/nps tank in a seperate room to act as a remote refugium for the new tank. The difficulty in this is that two pumps will never pump...

I recently started a Macro Algae tank that has 2 mangroves in it, of course they cam from Algae Barn! Anyway, The tank has been running for a few month and I was wondering if anybody has had huge amounts of growth or very slow growth with mangroves?? When I got mine they had small roots on...

Time for a new build! The plan is to do a Mangrove/Macroalgae tank time with the possibility of adding some mushrooms and/or other softies in the future. The tank and cabinet get delivered today. Planned Hardware: Lighting: Hydra 32 Freshwater Pump: Sicce 1.0 Wavemaker: Nero 3 I'm drawing...

Hey all, just wanted to post my week old setup. Its a 60P sized tank with a pretty simple scape. I really wanted to do something a bit different instead of the mess of colors that reef tanks are known for. I’m basing the design off of a specific area in the game Subnautica. Hopefully i do it...

I love the look of macro algae aquariums. I absolutely fell in love with @tigahboy.h2o (on IG) setups. They look so good and really inspire me to start a macro algae tank setup. I’d love to see your macro algae tank setups for more inspiration!