What it’s the best macro algae to control phosphate?

[ericrodriguez]

Just trying to address my phosphate issues. My nitrates are always around 5ppm but phosphate go out of hand.
Now I’ve been dosing phosphat-E very slowly and almost at 0.05.
Now the macro is to keep it at that level.
Any advice will be very appreciated
Thanks in advance

 

[DangerDave]

For me it’s been fern chaeto. one small section is working better than my algae scrubber did.

 

[DangerDave]

For me it’s been fern chaeto. one small section is working better than my algae scrubber did.

btw the chaeto takes up a lot, but I’m still using and adjusting my LC usage based on the phosphate numbers.

 

[Goodair]

I've tried multiple macros, some got eaten, one melted , others do fine, but I've yet to see one control phosphates well. I think bc if the red field ratio, there really won't be much deviation between them, only whatever is the limiting factor. Some take up more calcium, alk, iron etc... but cheato and calupra seem to be the best for nutrient control. My tank is a extremely heavy bio load and nitrates are below 5ppm, phos are .5+, probably close to 1.

 

[Deleted member 27248]

Dragons breath by far...I need to dose phosphate daily to keep my numbers where I want them. Also fern calerpa grows very fast too.

 

[ericrodriguez]

Ok so this 2 will be what I’ll look for!!!
Fern chaeto
Dragon breath
Do tang eat dragon breath as it’s a nice looking algae?

 

[ericrodriguez]

Thank you guys for your help!!!

 

[Deleted member 27248]

Ok so this 2 will be what I’ll look for!!!
Fern chaeto
Dragon breath
Do tang eat dragon breath as it’s a nice looking algae?

Haha yes they will devour it very quickly! Mine also eat the fern.

 

[ericrodriguez]

maximus
So you also have had fern. And dragon breath it’s the one that take more phosphate out for you?

 

[DYIguy]

I got dragon's breath in my sump with chaeto- doesn't grow much though

 

[ericrodriguez]

I need some Chris!!!
I want the best chance to keep this phosphate down

 

[DYIguy]

I need some Chris!!!
I want the best chance to keep this phosphate down

Had a big one- now not so much- bought mine on ebay- when I have more I'll share

 

[DYIguy]

I need some Chris!!!
I want the best chance to keep this phosphate down

Did you see maximimumreef post- going to bet at Sealevel soon

 

[ericrodriguez]

I’m getting from Maximus .. he’s going to send tomorrow morning

 

[john90009]

Where do you plan to keep the macro? I know they make these hang on the back(or side of your tank) but they are only about the size of a brick. The plants prefer a whiter light so if it gets the ab spectrum from your lights, it won’t thrive as well as if it was getting a more white/yellow/red spectrum.

 

[horseplay]

carbon dosing. simple, no mess.

 

[john90009]

Without a skimmer, it can get very messy.

 

[horseplay]

yep skimmer is a must but that's easy.

 

[ericrodriguez]

Where do you plan to keep the macro? I know they make these hang on the back(or side of your tank) but they are only about the size of a brick. The plants prefer a whiter light so if it gets the ab spectrum from your lights, it won’t thrive as well as if it was getting a more white/yellow/red spectrum.

I getting this leds light that looks like a heater. I’ll put right in the back with a timer.

 

[ericrodriguez]

carbon dosing. simple, no mess.

I was doing it for a good time with no problem. Until I start trying to double the amount and got siano
So I stopped the vinegar dosing