gracilaria sp. help!

[bboyin4lyf]

i just noticed some growth of a gorgeous red macro algae that im quite sure is gracilaria sp. I have little expierence in regards to marine macro algae so i was wondering what husbandry is required if at all. also what should be done to ensure that it thrives?
any help would be greatly appreicated .

cheers

 

[sjvl51]

You need lots of light and some nutrients (nitrates and phosphates). Flow doesn't seem to matter (I've had it in high and low flow areas).

Vickie

 

[tdtiger]

How about lighting? I've heard this type of red seaweed likes antinics?

 

[sjvl51]

I have had the best growth using natural daylight (on a west window sill in an algae grow out tank) therefore I don't think the amount of actinics matters. I have also had growth using this light - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=313318 - though not nearly as much growth.

Vickie

 

[tdtiger]

Thanks Vicki.