Macroalgae in DT

[LMG1974]

Hello everyone. I am looking to add a little macro algae in my DT. Something decorative that won’t overrun the tank, or at least that grows slow enough to easily keep under control. It’s only a 45 gallon so no Tangs or Angels to keep it under control, or to wipe it out. Does anyone have any good suggestions? Or any LFS that stock different kinds? I was going to order online, but hate the idea of shipping anything live in the winter, but will if I have to.

 

[motortrendz]

If you wanted to know about decorative "sticks" I'd be your guy. Haha. But I dont know much about the macros. Hopefully someone here will have an answer for you. I know there is someone else looking to get some too. Where are you located in Jersey?

 

[LMG1974]

It’s too soon for the sticks. Tank is way too young. but it’s so tempting.
I’m in North Bergen. Heading down to ACC tomorrow, or maybe to Fengs if I can catch him open. Maybe I’ll find some if i get to ACC.

 

[diana a]

PomPom and Dragon Breath are good macros for the DT or refug. I'd get it from Algae Barn and not from a LFS or someone's fish tank.

 

[Haus]

+1 on dragons breath and on algae barn, but also check out red sea kelp and dragons tongue on live aquaria. Both look nice to me.

 

[motortrendz]

PomPom and Dragon Breath are good macros for the DT or refug. I'd get it from Algae Barn and not from a LFS or someone's fish tank.

I guess you cant dip macro algae. Lol
But do the non clumping (like chaeto and calerpa) ever have pests on/in them? I've never heard of anyone really ever complaining about that..

 

[LMG1974]

Good morning. Thank you! Algae Barn was where I was thinking of ordering from if I had to. Which it looks like I will now. I guess if I want to make sure it’s pretty free, that’s the safest bet. Looks like that means I can get an extra frag at the store today since I won’t be buying algae.

 

[diana a]

I guess you cant dip macro algae. Lol
But do the non clumping (like chaeto and calerpa) ever have pests on/in them? I've never heard of anyone really ever complaining about that..

yes it can have! I have seen aiptasia on chaeto at the LFS and reefer’s Refugium

 

[motortrendz]

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yes it can have! I have seen aiptasia on chaeto at the LFS and reefer’s Refugium

I know chaeto can have. And so can calerpa, that's y I said besides those two.. I'm asking more about the leafy decorative types like youd see in a display, the red, blues and other bright leafy types. Genuinely curious.

 

[diana a]

I have only had interest in purchasing Pom Pom, draogon and chaeto. I have seen aiptasia in/on from the LFS

 

[LMG1974]

Wow. I’m definitely going with algae barn then.

 

[deetu]

I have some red graciliaria. Sent PM

I guess you cant dip macro algae. Lol
But do the non clumping (like chaeto and calerpa) ever have pests on/in them? I've never heard of anyone really ever complaining about that..

I freshwater dip my macro with no problems