Blue Hypnea - Orange?

[Reef Rhino]

I have some Blue Hypnea that is growing in the sump and has some good blue color in parts.
It is firm and tight and expanding.

But I also see what looks like large orange sections that may be expanding. (Looks pink in this picture)

Any thoughts as to what will keep it Blue?
Last ICP showed that this tank is high in Iron.

 

[Subsea]

For identification purposes, use white light only. Are you using this as a display refugium or is it for nutrient management?

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[Aqua Man]

But I also see what looks like large orange sections that may be expanding. (Looks pink in this picture)

Blue hypnea turns orange when it dies

 

[Reef Rhino]

Thank You for your replies. I bought it primarily for a 20L macroalgae tank, but currently it is in the Sump refugium area to grow out and be split into two sections. Part may end up in the 75g Reef display.

This picture is it under a regular grow bulb LED without the blue led strip.

 

[Aqua Man]

currently it is in the Sump refugium area to

Does the Hypnea get good flow? I’ve noticed mine likes phosphate. If I let it get to
Low, it’s the first to tell me about it!!

 

[Reef Rhino]

Thank you for the help.

Initially it was weak on arrival and so it was placed in low flow so it wouldn't disintegrate. It is stronger and tighter now and I can move it into greater direct sump flow as an extra Maxi-jet 1200 keeps the sump flow moving for all the sump frags above what would otherwise be very passive.

Tank phosphates average .02-.04 says a Hanna ULR Phosphate unit. I am one who sometimes adds phosphate just to keep that range.

 

[MossyFroggyLove]

Hi, I am thinking about getting blue hypnea. Is it a good decision.
Salinity: 1.025
Kh:9
Phosphate: 0.5
No3: 15
No2: <5

 

[goody]

Does the Hypnea get good flow? I’ve noticed mine likes phosphate. If I let it get to
Low, it’s the first to tell me about it!!

If you don't mind me asking, what are your phosphates? What does the Hypnea do to let you know po4 is too low? What kind of flow do you keep yours in?