macro algae

Hello all, I recently bought some Kessil 160 Flora lights. I also, unfortunately, bought the Kessil Spectral X controller, which is compatible with the lights but is really for the 300 series lights. The SpectralX unit allows for me to program the following variables: intensity, violet, red...

Photo of algae from my sump. Backstory - chaeto didn't grow well. This popped up in DT few strands and began to spread slowly. I moved the rock with this on it to sump since it was obviously happy with my parameters. It has grown consistently however, nitrates remain high. Added ulva from...

I purchased a Kessil H380 for my fuge as I had planned on growing chaeto but it didn't work out. After speaking with @AlgaeBarn they really helped me out and I moved to Ulva lactuca, "Sea Lettuce". It is growing great but I'm overpowering it with the Kessil. If I don't remember to "stir" it...

Hello all, I am going to be putting some Macro Algae in my Seahorse display tank and I am looking to buy a frag pack. Preferably local. SW subs of Chicago. I would prefer if the frag pack contained the following: Acetabularia, codium, caulerpa cupressoides, and halymenia dilatata PM me if you...

I'm looking to buy some interesting macros. I'm interested in reds like dragons breath, Ogo, Pom Pom, spike, grape, shaving brush, anything really that's different from Chaeto as long as it's not the calcifying kind.

So Im looking into getting something to keep my nitrates down and Ive read nothing but wonderful magical things about the Korallin Nitrate Reactor...

Hi guys, Well, three days ago I was at my LFS and they had a 4" peacock mantis in stock. I had read up on them before and found them super fascinating so I made the impulse purchase. Before purchasing him, I talked to the owner for a while just to make sure I knew what I was getting myself...

I am on holiday in Bali and there is a livelclean beach close by with sea lettuce growing on the rocks. I just have cheato in the refugium at the moment but was thinking some sea lettuce might add diversity. What are your thoughts? Had a friend say it grows like wildfire and a no no....

Gotta trim this down it's taking 0ver my other macros I have about 15-20 packs let me know. Amphilpods and feather dusters live in my tank that's all

Looking to buy dragons breath/tongue or interesting macro algae.

Selling 1/4 bags of mixed macro. I have only 5 packs so first come first serve 47 shipped. Will be out of town so last day to ship for me is tues August 14th

This is one of those things that has baffled me since rejoining the hobby earlier this year. Why doesn't macro algae seem to do well in the display, despite all corals thriving? More specifically, does a lack of red/white light deprive the macro algae of the spectrum it requires to thrive...

Hello everyone! So, there seems to be a shortage of Chaeto on Algae barn, and I'm not willing to buy side of the street chaeto. It recommends Ulva lactuca, and some other reefers have as well. However, I cant seem to find any clear care info. Some say it needs cold water. Some say it needs warm...

Just a list of items I'm trying to thin out the tanks. The more you buy the more you save. If your not sure what a item is pm me for a reference.

I am currently running one of the TaoTronics: https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Lights-Hydroponics-Organic-Applicable/dp/B01HPIPM70/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0S5ZTPDSN1R17HRXJ3Y1 on my 10x12x18 (LxWxH) refugium and not having the desired results with Chaeto. In fact I...

Will receive 1/4 pack of mixed macro algae. This algae is in its own sump area will come with assorted reds and greens 58shipped

I'm almost finished with the third and fourth videos in my macro series which will deal with the categories of macros and how their needs vary! Here's the playlist: you can click notifications to see the videos as soon as I upload :)

Hey Everyone, Anyone have recommendations for macroalgae in the DT? Avoiding chaeto since it can cover everything up. Looking for aesthetics and the usual nitrate reduction properties. Also a little safe haven for pods. I have heard of shaving bush but looking for more options thanks!

I put some caulerpa prolifera in my fuge about two weeks ago, and some of leaves started going translucent and decaying. I don't know if it was exclamation stress or if it went sexual, but now there's a bunch of these little white whiskery growths. From Reading some articles I think that is...

So I started a new 29 gallon macroalgae tank. However, I only have two of those $100 reef LEDs that you get from Amazon. Will these lights be able to grow macroalgae, or would I have to invest in a 6500k light or grow light?

I realized I hadn't started build thread for my newest tank build, a 14 gallon Innovative Marine peninsula all-in-one. Details: Tank DOB: May 14, 2016 Equipment and such: Tank: IM fusion 14 peninsula Return: stock pump Lighting: Orbit Marine Heater: cobalt 75 w neo-therm Backlighting...

Hello all, I'm hoping that all you great pros out there can provide me some guidance on how to stock the rest of my tank, so that I'm not overloading it with too many fish... Is there a general rule of thumb, total number of fish inches or something? I have a 90 gallon tank, and I'm setting...

Hey all. We are doing our June Photo of the Month, we want to see your algae- this could be the algae itself, your chaeto reactor, or refugium setups including algae. Remember, your first picture posted is your entry. Normal rules as usual: The contest is open to current CTARS members only...

Hey all, I'll try to make this short and simple and appreciate your input. Problem: I've noticed cotton candy algae growing on my chaeto and in my fuge. I've manually removed it a few times, but it keeps coming back and seems to be spreading. It only grows under my refuge light, and has not...

I have obtained some macro algae for my display tank. I got a 4 pack so I could have some options as I didn't know what I would like better. I have a codium branch, dark ocean coralline, red razor, and dragon's tongue. Now I know some people are against putting macro algae in their display...