Display Macroalgae

[jlmawp]

Hey all,

I love the look of a little macro in my tank. It offers a good splash of color and helps with nutrients. However, the small 9-gal size of it makes it diffficult for me to keep it looking nice while also keeping it under control. I have had some kind of green calurpa and Red Dictyoat in my tank for about a year now, and I just am tired of trying to keep up with the plague-like spreading they both do. Looking to eliminate those and make a change.

Anyone have any recommendations or experience around display macro that could give a little advice on what to pick? I’m look for something attractive (obviously) and something that grows more slowly...or is at least easier to contain and maintain. Any and all colors are welcome, but I’d like to have green in there for sure. I have tried reading up on the different species, but the real-world tank application isn’t really detailed for any of them. Hoping some of you can help out with that.

Pic of my tank on my avatar.

 

[thegrun]

Dragon's Breath (Halymenia durvillei) Macro Algae is one of my favorite but it is red and orange, no green.

 

[Kevin Guthrie]

Look up Acetabularia. Should be safe.

 

[Navig8tr]

Halimeda

 

[mcgyvr]

I too like the dragons breath type red macros..
I've got a giant bush of it (or one that looks just like it) going in my fuge now that I need to trim back..

 

[ReefkeeperZ]

halimeda discodea, or similar species. slower growing, green calcerous so it does require high calcium levels.

 

[aznflyfisherman]

Heres my somewhat macro display, if it over grows i feed them to my tang, foxface n angels. I have the dragons breath, red gracillaria n green grape macro.

 

[jlmawp]

Wow, looks really nice! The reds both look really healthy and pop really nicely.

Thanks, all, for the recommendations. I'll check them all out!

 

[schnebbles]

I too like the dragons breath type red macros..
I've got a giant bush of it (or one that looks just like it) going in my fuge now that I need to trim back..

wanna sell me any?

 

[mcgyvr]

wanna sell me any?

You are a few days too late ..I just pruned/sold off this months growth..
I will have more again next month though..
Its red Gracilaria Hayi...similar to dragons breath but not the same..

 

[schnebbles]

You are a few days too late ..I just pruned/sold off this months growth..
I will have more again next month though..
Its red Gracilaria Hayi...similar to dragons breath but not the same..

I'll take some. Keep me in mind plz!
Email me Schnebbles@gmail.com if you would. I want some really bad.

It should help with phosphates.

Thanks!

 

[schnebbles]

You are a few days too late ..I just pruned/sold off this months growth..
I will have more again next month though..
Its red Gracilaria Hayi...similar to dragons breath but not the same..

Would you post or send a pic? I've been reading a lot about it and I just like to see what it looks like in your tank but I definitely want it!

 

[Aquavaj]

Can these macroalgae do well in moderate to high lighting? I read they're found in deeper waters so prefer lower lighting.

 

[mcgyvr]

Can these macroalgae do well in moderate to high lighting? I read they're found in deeper waters so prefer lower lighting.

Some macros do just fine in high light.. All just depends on the type..
Most usually don't need much light but can usually tolerate higher levels without problem..

 

[lapin]

More info on the hayi
https://www.marineplantbook.com/marinebookgrachayi.htm
I have a soccer ball piece in my overflow box, 6" under a led grow light.
I also have a smaller piece at the bottom of my tank 40" down under leds.
They are both doing just fine. What they do require is some flow. If you are growing coral and have some flow they should be fine.