Can macroalgae help with parameter?

[mantis keeper]

Can macroalgae help problems like nitrate nitrite and more?

 

[joeyhatch11]

Nitrate and Phosphate Absorption: Macroalgae (such as Chaetomorpha or "Chaeto," Ulva / sea lettuce, and Caulerpa) consume nitrogen (in the form of nitrates) and phosphorus (phosphates) from the water column as they grow and undergo photosynthesis.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

macro algae consumes nutrients, I don't think it provides more benefit

 

[sixty_reefer]

Yes, macro algae’s can help remove nitrogen, phosphorus and trace elements but I think their role goes well beyond nutrient uptake. I’ve touched on some of this points in a thread regarding why reef aquariums need more than just a nitrogen cycle. You might find it interesting.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/nitrogen-cycle-fish-light-coral-game-over.1160622/

 

[mantis keeper]

Nitrate and Phosphate Absorption: Macroalgae (such as Chaetomorpha or "Chaeto," Ulva / sea lettuce, and Caulerpa) consume nitrogen (in the form of nitrates) and phosphorus (phosphates) from the water column as they grow and undergo photosynthesis.

Does sargasum work to?

 

[sixty_reefer]

Does sargasum work to?

Sargassum is more of a display macro algae and tends to be a slower grower. For nutrient export, you will be better with something fast growing such as Chaeto or Caulerpa. If you don’t have a place for a refugium, there are plenty of fast growing macro algae’s that can be grown safely in the display tank as well.