macro algae

Hey everyone, Im a bit new still to reef keeping and I had a query about my ulva macro algae. I have a 18 gallon tank with a torch coral and a few snails - no fish, as my two clowns died in my hospital tank a few days ago :( due to ammonia spike. My issue with macro algae is that is seems...

Hi, When I set up my tank, I purchased premium uncured live rock. I did a great job curing it without killing much of the amazing small corals, multiple kinds of macro Algae (some I have never seen before like red moss). Anyway, I added a ball of chaeto directly into the tank but with the...

We have all heard about strenuous, frustrating battles against the Sea fern (Bryopsis sp.) and Bubble algae (Valonia sp.), but can they be viewed in a positive light? I have heard, on a few occasions, that Bryopsis and Valonia are excellent additions to planted marine aquariums for their...

This loaf is about to set out on an adventure... I guess it's time for me to begin my first build thread. After suffering way too long with my previous (first) build (a temperate system with freshwater rocks and sand as well as a HOB filter that never left the diatom phase), I decided to...

Hello I have a bunch of cheato available. It’s clean and I seed it with pods from reef nutrition every couple months. Asking 25$ shipped priority express mail for a quart size freezer bag stuffed. Multi bags I’ll discount. I’ve been growing it for about a year on this current set up. Feel free...

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!

I have a tank filled with macro algae and corals. I’m wondering, does anyone know how to replicate full spectrum using the AI Prime 16HD? My spectrum settings are close to what bulkreefsupply recommends, but they are dialed back in intensity. However, my macro algaes started to die under this...

I own a 36 Gal bow front tank in Montana. This Sept 2021 will be 1 year. As a new reefer I am needing frags for a mixed reef tank to begin to fill up my tank. Willing to trade or buy items. I currently have four fish in total, 2 clowns and 2 cardinal fish very reef safe fish

I noticed a few local stores starting to carry these and they seem to stay pretty small, just a bit bigger than a trochus (maybe smaller than some of the giants at that). My question is, do these smaller turbos still eat macroalgae like their larger cousins? I mainly keep halimenia and...

I’m new to the hobby and my tanks been running for about a month. It might be too early to start thinking about corals but thought I’d do the research. I have a pair of clowns and looking for something that may host them, anemones seem require more experience in the hobby so I’m looking at frog...

I currently have an AI Prime 16HD. I have had calcified macro algae’s in my tank for about a week. They had arrived in the mail after a week and a half of shipping (it was really late). They were still green when they arrived. However, they are now pale and I’m concerned they might be dead or...

Looking for affordable macro, hypnea, ogo, codium, or gracicularia would be nice. Can’t afford anything expensive willing to pay for priority shipping. Lmk what you have and what your asking. PayPal only

There's gunk on my macro algae. Anybody know what it is or how to deal with it?

Found someone on ebay selling chaeto for a good price the issue is he is shipping priority mail. How long could it last in a padded envelope? Would it be worth the risk with all the shipping delays?

Sandwich bag full of macro for $20, and a cutting of branching GSP for $5. Local pickup only! 92083

Hi everyone, I have Sea Lettuce and Chaeto in my refugium (there are some other things in there if you wanna check out my build thread). I've started noticing these white, hair-like clumps in my sea lettuce. Can anyone identify this? Is it something I should be concerned about?

I currently have Red Sea Foundation A, B, and C. I also have Brightwell's ChaetoGro, NeoNitro, and NeoPhos since I will be having a reef tank mixed with coral and macro algaes. I will be getting Oyster Feast and Phyto Feast for my filter feeders and fish (in addition to pellets). Finally, I have...

Hi there, thanks for taking a look at my build thread, your comments and suggestions are welcome. I studied biology and design (long story) and the last aquarium I built was a reef Berlin style system with a lot of DIY parts, including a HQI parking flood light, bare T5 balasts and the ensuite...

What is the best lighting option for both corals and macro algae in a mixed reef display tank? I currently have an AI Prime 16HD. But I read that full spectrum might be better for macros. Can the Prime provide good light to both the macros and the coral? Or should I switch to something like a...

I plan to stock my new 25 gallon reef tank with the following macro algaes. - Caulerpa Racemosa (Green Grape), Prolifera, and Mexicana - Portieria - Gracilaria Hayi (Pom Pom) - Gracilaria Parvispora (Ogo) Red - Gracilaria Pacifica (Spaghetti Ogo) - Branching Coralline Fine - Galaxaura - Codium...

Hello, about a month ago, I set up my first sump ever. I received this macroalgae from a friend in the hobby (i know this is not recommended, but it was full of pods, and healthy when I received it with no pests). he told me it was "dragons breath" however upon googling and searching, I am not...

Hi Everyone, I just came across this journal article about chaetomorpha which "possess broad environmental tolerances, demonstrate high nutrient uptake and growth rates, and reproduce by fragmentation. Although these characteristics make Chaetomorpha a desirable aquarium inhabitant, they may...

I just started cycling my rock in a trash can. I intend to setup my tank in June. How long should I wait before adding macro algae to a display tank? Can I do it in June, or should I wait a few months?

Hey, guys. Just yesterday I replaced my Coralife 30 HOB filter and protein skimmer on my 20 gallon clownfish/soft coral/CuC tank with an Aquaclear 70 filter modded to be a sort of HOB refugium. Basically, I superglued bits of plastic grid into the back of the filter so that I could fit a basic...

Hello… Need some help… Can someone please help identify what macroalgae this is and what eats it? I have tried everything from sea hairs, two Texido urchins and emerald crabs… To no avail.