So Whats wrong with Algae?

lpapagno · 07/22/2007, 10:20 AM

I know there are tons of threads about how to get rid of Algea and that if you have it then your Aqarium has something wrong with it, but I like the growth that is in my tank. I have all sorts of different Algeas growing all of them very colorful and interesting to watch grow. I guess the only exception of course would be Cyno or Diatoms both of which look ugly. So I for one don't try to discorage it's growth I just sit back and enjoy. Guess I'm weird.

areze · 07/22/2007, 10:35 AM

if it toots your horn go for it. generally its more maintnence IMO, and not very attractive. looks "natural" which is cool I guess, Im just not a fan.

HBtank · 07/22/2007, 10:36 AM

Not so "interesting" when your tank is packed with coral and it starts to overgrow it and hurt your coral..

I personally have been dealing with 3-4 types that are a real headache, all ones that I thought were "cool" to start.

And considering that, though it might seem cool now, many types need to be controlled when it starts so i would personally takes steps to remove it. It is pretty hard to do so when your tank is full of coral and you finally realize it is no longer interesting at all...

AquaReeferMan · 07/22/2007, 01:12 PM

Any pictures?

lpapagno · 07/22/2007, 02:09 PM

Yea If I were big into corals I might think differently. But, I don't think I will get that far into this hobbie. I bought some Tampa Bay Live rock 2 months ago and all the things that are growing is just amazing to me. Everyday I see something new that seems to have come from nowhere. I can only imagine what it will look like in a year from now.

zeemonstar · 07/22/2007, 04:11 PM

yeah i used to like algae to.. but then it killed some of my corals. i guess if you aren't going to put corals in your tank its no big deal

it might kill all the new things in your tank though.

i had a bad case of algae a couple months ago and had to clean out the entire tank and start over

I suggest trying to limit it in case you change your mind

Genin · 07/22/2007, 05:47 PM

I also like the look of plants because it is natural. Why not try some macros, like halimeda or shaving brush in your tank to give that appearance without having to worry about the nusance of pest algae.

07/22/2007, 10:20 AM	#1
lpapagno Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Groveland,Florida Posts: 34	So Whats wrong with Algae? I know there are tons of threads about how to get rid of Algea and that if you have it then your Aqarium has something wrong with it, but I like the growth that is in my tank. I have all sorts of different Algeas growing all of them very colorful and interesting to watch grow. I guess the only exception of course would be Cyno or Diatoms both of which look ugly. So I for one don't try to discorage it's growth I just sit back and enjoy. Guess I'm weird.

07/22/2007, 10:35 AM	#2
areze Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,048	if it toots your horn go for it. generally its more maintnence IMO, and not very attractive. looks "natural" which is cool I guess, Im just not a fan. __________________ current tanks:240g of wallet draining capacity.

07/22/2007, 10:36 AM	#3
HBtank Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,957	Not so "interesting" when your tank is packed with coral and it starts to overgrow it and hurt your coral.. I personally have been dealing with 3-4 types that are a real headache, all ones that I thought were "cool" to start. And considering that, though it might seem cool now, many types need to be controlled when it starts so i would personally takes steps to remove it. It is pretty hard to do so when your tank is full of coral and you finally realize it is no longer interesting at all... __________________ 80g Aiptasia dominated reef tank.. with fish and now a bunch of berghia! Current Tank Info: 80g tank, re-starting a reef after a zoanthid nudibranch plauge, followed by months of steady and unstoppable STN/RTN, crashed; stayed FOWLR for a couple years, currently an aiptasia dominated reef tank with fishies and BERGHIA

07/22/2007, 01:12 PM	#4
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	Any pictures? __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

07/22/2007, 04:11 PM	#6
zeemonstar Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: bloomingdale, il Posts: 26	yeah i used to like algae to.. but then it killed some of my corals. i guess if you aren't going to put corals in your tank its no big deal it might kill all the new things in your tank though. i had a bad case of algae a couple months ago and had to clean out the entire tank and start over I suggest trying to limit it in case you change your mind __________________ sharkbait oh ah ah Current Tank Info: 150 gallon sump tank, other smaller tanks

07/22/2007, 02:09 PM	#5
lpapagno Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Groveland,Florida Posts: 34	Yea If I were big into corals I might think differently. But, I don't think I will get that far into this hobbie. I bought some Tampa Bay Live rock 2 months ago and all the things that are growing is just amazing to me. Everyday I see something new that seems to have come from nowhere. I can only imagine what it will look like in a year from now.

07/22/2007, 05:47 PM	#7
Genin Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PA Posts: 755	I also like the look of plants because it is natural. Why not try some macros, like halimeda or shaving brush in your tank to give that appearance without having to worry about the nusance of pest algae.