ID of red macro algae and anchoring help

[scott_richards]

Got a frag of this at the LFS today. pretty gelatinous, slimy feel to it. any tips on getting it to anchor? I've tried with another red gelatinous algae before, but it never stayed put.

 

[oceanfan]

Try "Scinaia":

http://www.algaebase.org/search/pictures/

I have got not the same, but similiar.
I do not believe, you can put it on the rock...(oh, sorry, my english! :rolleye1:

btw. your algae is very nice!

 

[mastou]

Maybe you can make a crack in a piece of rock and squeeze the algae into the crack?
It worked for me with this algae:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=902570&highlight=red+algae

/Magnus

 

[scott_richards]

That is an awesome macro mate. I've already done something pretty similar, squeezed it into a crack, then wedged it in there with a little pebble. should be all good though. Thanks

 

[johnmaloney]

superglue might work, or pin it between some rocks. they are hard to attach for sure. very nice looking piece there.

 

[chadblondiau]

Still have alge??

 

[drunkenmonk]

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[Deberber]

I have that same thing, except mine came growing on LR.

And now:

 

[btreyes]

maybe try rubberbanding it to a small irregular piece of LR, but not too tightly.

 

[tektite]

I would hope in over 5 years the OP has found a way to attach the algae

In general, the slick/gelatinous/delicate macros like that can be very difficult to attach longterm. The best way is not to put any direct pressure on the macroalgae itself. My favorite method is a small zip tie. Put it around the base of the macro, tight enough so it doesn't slip off the branch but not putting any pressure on the macro. Then superglue the zip tie to a small rock or piece of rubble, and put the rock where you want the algae to stay. Rubberbands will work in the short run, but will end up over time cutting through the macro or degrading in the saltwater and breaking.

 

[btreyes]

whoops! I thought this was a new thread...