Macho Macro: Are you using macroalgae in your aquarium setup?

Are you using macroalgae in your aquarium setup?

  • Yes, and it makes a positive difference in my reef.

    Votes: 31 35.2%
  • Yes, although I'm not sure if it makes a difference in my reef.

    Votes: 13 14.8%
  • No, but I would like to.

    Votes: 22 25.0%
  • No, and I don't care to.

    Votes: 21 23.9%
  • Other (please explain).

    Votes: 1 1.1%

  • Total voters
    88

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Everyone wishes they knew the "secret" to a beautiful reef. Although there is no be-all and end-all solution to maintaining the perfect reef, there are a few things we can do that can have largely positive impacts on our home reefs. Macroalgae is one of those things! From balancing parameters to combating excess nutrients, being a food source, and more, macroalgae can be a game changer for aquarists. Are you utilizing its benefits right now?

Are you using macroalgae in your aquarium setup?

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I initially had a lot of gorgeous macroalgae that came in as hitchhikers on my live rock. Alas my first really love the taste of it, so it's all gone. I want to get a refugium setup going, but my self-designed sump just tears it all to bits. Really need to figure out how to fix that.
 
I find that my asterinas and amphipods like to live in the chaeto in the sump area. I like having red gracilaria to look at, although my inverts always end up eating it all
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 12 29.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 24.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 22.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 7 17.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.9%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.3%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.4%
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