Where to get macro algae in the silicon valley area?

[JotaDe]

I've got a minor hair algae problem that I'm hoping some good macro algea could help clear up.

I live in Campbell and would like some feedback on anyone who has purchased some macro algae from any of the LFS's.

Thanks!

 

[JotaDe]

Checked around 3-4 LFS in the area and none of them carry macro algae.

I might have to order it online, however, I went out to some tide pools north of santa cruz today with my wife and noticed quite a bit of macro algae there
Saw some red and green plants, maybe in the future I'll go with a small bucket and bring some back...

 

[sallenmd]

That may not be legal. Also, the water in that area is much cooler than reef tanks are kept at, so it may die in your tank. Best to stick to a known beneficial species. I use Gracilaria and Chaetomorpha and they are doing great. I have been very satisfied with www.inlandaquatics.com and www.ipsf.com

 

[JotaDe]

Thanks for the reply.

I finally found an LFS that had some red Gracilaria (4 clumps) for $10. I'm hoping it does well in my tank. I've heard from at least 2 different LFS's that California has outlawed some type of green caulerpa....

 

[Ravenlegs]

Try another reefer in a fish club perhaps if not. Look on www.aquabid.com under corals section theres always someone selling some there.

R

 

[st-3]

I toss about 2-3 cups of Razor, Feather and Grape Caulerpa a week (mostly feather these days). , as well as big chunks of Halimeda every couple of weeks.

Always looking to trade!

 

[JotaDe]

Thanks for the replies again.

I'm gonna wait and see how this Gracilaria goes (hopefully it won't die out on me), and if it lasts a bit I'm all for trading in the San Jose area - those macros you have are tempting

BTW, I've got several shoots of Halimeda growing off a couple of LR's. All of this macro is in my display tank so I've got about a 12 hour photoperiod. So I'm wondering if I can have good macro growth on this photoperiod, the Halimeda turns kind of whitish at night and then gets it's color back when the lights are on. Is this common of all Halimeda or am I barely cutting it on the light timing for this macro?

EDIT:
Just answered my own question from the Halimeda section of the current Reef Keeping onlince mag...
". The chloroplast migration mentioned above leaves the plant noticeably pale at night and can mimic the look of a spent plant following gamete release."