The official macro algae eye candy thread

[AydenLincoln]

I am curious about your sponges.. did that growth happen on your watch? Or is that the size when you ordered them?
That Tree Sponge on the left hand side is SOOOO SICK! props.

I ordered the tree sponges like that.

 

[macrouk]

Here are my tanks, or at least how they were at their prime. The open top 22l/5.5g pico is now no more but the 60l/15g tanks still lives on with a combination of the contents. It’s not looking it’s best at the moment but I’ve joined here to bring som inspiration for a possible rescape… so possibly more photos to come!

 

[Nano_Man]

Great pictures

 

[Diastro]

Neat looking pictures of my macros! It's quite an adventure with this hobby.

 

[Jaag]

Here are my tanks, or at least how they were at their prime. The open top 22l/5.5g pico is now no more but the 60l/15g tanks still lives on with a combination of the contents. It’s not looking it’s best at the moment but I’ve joined here to bring som inspiration for a possible rescape… so possibly more photos to come!

What light were you using on the pico tank? It’s great looking.

 

[macrouk]

That’s an Azoo Flexi Mini. Don’t believe they are in production any more but they are good lights. But of info here

 

[Jaag]

That’s an Azoo Flexi Mini. Don’t believe they are in production any more but they are good lights. But of info here

Do you know of other small lights like that one that would be good for a baby macro tank?

 

[macrouk]

Apologies I just looked back and it’s not that at all, it’s the Aquael Leddy Smart 2 Plant LED. I’d say anything that’s sold as a nano (freshwater) plant led should work.

Such as the Fluval Nano Plant LED, the ONF Flat Nano (which is like the azoo), Dennerle Trocal Style 2, and I also looked at the Huygger Clip on 24/7 when I purchased previously

 

[macrouk]

I should add if you are looking at Berlin style filtration with no filter compartment just live rock, flow maker, heater, light. It’s well worth looking at nano heaters too. I’ve previously used the Interpet Nano Stat. I’ve also just seen the Nicrew Mini Heater which wasn’t around when I purchased

 

[Ichtha_yo Stuff]

Blue hypnea and galaxaura

 

[BoomCorals]

Refugium got a good clean tonight. Thought I’d share.

 

[Ichtha_yo Stuff]

Is this your refugium hooked up to another tank?

 

[i cant think]

Is it technically a nuisance if you want it?
I started my Macro algae pico tank for a copepod population, it’s only 2ltrs (0.5G). Id love some dragons breath, what else would you guys have? I figured it could also be a good food source for my 4’ tank.

 

[ClownWrangler]

Neglected clown fish tank over a year with Botryocladia "outbreak". Also some cadium and gracilaria in the foreground. I havnt touched this tank in about a year aside from ocasional partial water change and feeding. CUC is just dove snails and dwarf ceriths.

I think this one aged well.

 

[Gobi1canobi]

@lakereef here is your time to shine

I'm thinking about getting some macro. Any tips? Donations ?

 

[OrionN]

I guess plants count as Macro
My baby Red Mangrove

My black mangrove

 

[FishTank]

Yes! Macros are awesome! Here’s some pictures of my sunlit refugium. Algae grows so much faster than coral it’s a constantly changing underwater garden. Perfect place for all those cool little invertebrates that would get lost in a larger aquarium. And many times I have to turn off my skimmer it’s so efficient at lowering nutrients.

could you post a list of macroalgae in that tank im currently building a tide pool aquarium and I'm looking for some macros to put in their very beautiful tank

 

[ClownWrangler]

 

[QuickrdenU]

Amazing thread. I don’t even have my display tank setup yet and I’m already thinking about how to add on a display refugium! might cost more than an algae scrubber but much cooler to look at! I’m thinking about a frag tank that overflows down into a refugium next to it and then back to the main DT sump.

I love the contrasting look this provides next to a mature reef tank. Almost like keeping a freshwater planted tank but not as lame! Might even allow for room to add some non-reef safe fish…

Great, just when I thought the spending would start to slow..

 

[Nemo&Friends]

Finally able to take a decent picture of my tank and found out how to load it.
I have been growing macro algae for about 2 years. Had difficulties at the onset, and was never successful with Uva