Marcoalgae Display Tank

[MarkG]

I was wondering what people recommend for marco algae in there display tank and where to purchase.

 

[Spare time]

Algae barn is good store. Any gracilaria species would be pretty. Codium is also nice (i think that's the name, its sometimes called monkey fingers).

 

[Mr_Knightley]

here is some links to reliable sources of nice macros:

Macro Algae: Your Source For Quality Marine Plants and Macroalgae | Gulf Coast Ecosystems

We specialize in saltwater Macroalgae and Seagrass | GCE has the largest selection of Macroalgae online, offering over 35 different species

www.live-plants.com

Marine Plants -

With their diaphanous often dazzling colors, intricate designs and textures, the humble seaweeds are a treat for the eyes, and one of the great wonders on earth. Benthic marine algae grow where there is adequate light penetration for photosynthesis, a zone that makes up two percent of the...

gulfspecimen.org

 

[ThePurple12]

Gracilaria hayi is great. Herbivores don't eat it, it grows quickly, and looks beautiful.

 

[YankeeTankee]

Mangroves are really interesting visually, if you have room for them coming out the top which is the challenge for most.

 

[vlangel]

Gulf Coast ecosystem have wonderful macro algae. Be sure to do your research on nutrient, calcium, flow and lighting needs. Some macro algae is very easy to grow but others can be challenging. They can certainly make for a beautiful display however.