Type of Algae in Fuge

[CoMMaNdeR]

What type of algae is best to make in the refugium so it feeds on nitrates etc ?

 

[Alaskan Reefer]

I use chaetomorpha -- probably not as good as most caulerpa on nitrates, but probably better on phosphates. Definitely lower risk and lower maintenance.

 

[CoMMaNdeR]

Are mangroves and micro algae good to make in the fuge ?

 

[spoiledcats]

Mangroves are supposed to be good, but it's the roots that filter and they usually only sell the buds. It takes a while for the roots to form if they survive. So for immediate, I would use chaeto. You can always put mangroves in and wait for them to root. Microalgae will grow on its own.

 

[wetWolger]

IMO you need a varaiety of algaes. What I use is mostly cheato. But I also have gracilia, halmedia, and a couple unkown macros that grew from live rock. Mangroves and Calurpa are the only algaes I specificly don't want to keep.

 

[fittdog8848]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7014087#post7014087 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jent46bow
IMO you need a varaiety of algaes. What I use is mostly cheato. But I also have gracilia, halmedia, and a couple unkown macros that grew from live rock. Mangroves and Calurpa are the only algaes I specificly don't want to keep.

Anyt reasons you would not SPECIFICLY keep these. Just wondering if it is just opinion or any reason to it.