Macroalgae

dinger28 · 06/26/2019, 11:42 AM

Hey guys. I recently found these different types of macro algae in the ocean And was wondering if anyone knew maybe what kind they were? I just wanted to get them for my boys while we are on vacation and then I will return them when we leave. Thoughts? Thanks for any input

j.falk · 06/26/2019, 12:28 PM

You brought an aquarium with you on vacation? You're a hardcore reefer!

dinger28 · 06/26/2019, 01:05 PM

Heck yea! I live by the beach anyway, but I always like to discover what the coast has to offer!

j.falk · 06/26/2019, 01:08 PM

Red one might be Dragon's Breath / Tongue.

mcgyvr · 06/26/2019, 06:03 PM

Looks like gracilaria and codium

ReefsandGeeks · 06/28/2019, 11:21 AM

Very cool looking macro algaes for sure. I'd be interested in using these in my new fuge build. Anyone have any experience with them or know of any issues with keeping them instead of cheato? That codium looks almost as good as some coral

mcgyvr · 06/28/2019, 12:46 PM

Gracilaria is common in this hobby and is often used as food for Tangs/Angles,etc...
Its nutrient uptake rate/growth rate is much slower than Chaeto and is not a replacement.. But if you want to produce your own macros for fish food then its an excellent choice..

Codium is a colder water species that doesn't do well in the temperatures most reefers keep their tanks.. It isn't a replacement for Chaeto either..

Cheato is intended for fast/easily controlled nutrient reduction.. Most "display" macros like Codium could be are for visual aspects,etc...While "food" macros like gracilaria are for well.. food

Systemwizardinc · 06/28/2019, 06:46 PM

Would you be willing to mail some of each to me

j.falk · 06/29/2019, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Systemwizardinc

Would you be willing to mail some of each to me

You can buy macroalgae from ReefCleaners. They have several varieties available right now.

dinger28 · 06/29/2019, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Systemwizardinc

Would you be willing to mail some of each to me

I tried to private message you but it said you were not excepting them at this time. Let me know another way I can get in contact with you and for sure I can help you out!

06/26/2019, 06:03 PM	#5
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Looks like gracilaria and codium __________________ Who me?

06/28/2019, 12:46 PM	#7
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Gracilaria is common in this hobby and is often used as food for Tangs/Angles,etc... Its nutrient uptake rate/growth rate is much slower than Chaeto and is not a replacement.. But if you want to produce your own macros for fish food then its an excellent choice.. Codium is a colder water species that doesn't do well in the temperatures most reefers keep their tanks.. It isn't a replacement for Chaeto either.. Cheato is intended for fast/easily controlled nutrient reduction.. Most "display" macros like Codium could be are for visual aspects,etc...While "food" macros like gracilaria are for well.. food __________________ Who me?

06/26/2019, 12:28 PM	#2
j.falk Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 632	You brought an aquarium with you on vacation? You're a hardcore reefer!

06/26/2019, 01:05 PM	#3
dinger28 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Indian Land, SC Posts: 385	Heck yea! I live by the beach anyway, but I always like to discover what the coast has to offer!

06/26/2019, 01:08 PM	#4
j.falk Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 632	Red one might be Dragon's Breath / Tongue.

06/28/2019, 11:21 AM	#6
ReefsandGeeks Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,708	Very cool looking macro algaes for sure. I'd be interested in using these in my new fuge build. Anyone have any experience with them or know of any issues with keeping them instead of cheato? That codium looks almost as good as some coral

06/28/2019, 06:46 PM	#8
Systemwizardinc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 87	Would you be willing to mail some of each to me