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
 

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