macro diets?

SubmarinR · 06/14/2003, 08:59 PM

Tom, et al,
anyone have any ideas or tricks about grownig the "red" algaes..
i have had some of what i think was Scinaia. (calcerous red tubular fronds) and recently got something that looks like a Gelidiella sp. (sim to a red mexican caulerpa) Neither of these has lasted too long.. in fact the Gelidiella.. has quickly deteriorated over the last two months or so to half its original size.
Any special water conditions that these species may require that I could try to emulate? They seem to require large amounts of calcium from what i've read,, but i dose bi-weekly w/ Seachem's Reef Calcium
(2 ml _cap fulls_twice a week)

billsreef · 06/15/2003, 07:48 AM

I've found the reds tend to be real nutrient hogs. You might want to do some testing and experiment with boosting the nutrient loads in the system.

SubmarinR · 06/15/2003, 11:12 AM

Thanks Bill..
I am going to have to break down and purchase some test kits it appears.. (and *USE* them this time!) :-)P

it may end up being an interesting experiment and could lead to an article for my club's newsletter or at the very least some more discussion here..

thanks again

Joe

06/14/2003, 08:59 PM	#1
SubmarinR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 85	macro diets? Tom, et al, anyone have any ideas or tricks about grownig the "red" algaes.. i have had some of what i think was Scinaia. (calcerous red tubular fronds) and recently got something that looks like a Gelidiella sp. (sim to a red mexican caulerpa) Neither of these has lasted too long.. in fact the Gelidiella.. has quickly deteriorated over the last two months or so to half its original size. Any special water conditions that these species may require that I could try to emulate? They seem to require large amounts of calcium from what i've read,, but i dose bi-weekly w/ Seachem's Reef Calcium (2 ml _cap fulls_twice a week)

06/15/2003, 07:48 AM	#2
billsreef Moderator 10 & Over Club Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY/North Miami Posts: 36,538	I've found the reds tend to be real nutrient hogs. You might want to do some testing and experiment with boosting the nutrient loads in the system. __________________ Bill "LOL, well I have no brain apparently. " - dc (Debi) Current Tank Info: Far too many tanks according to my wife, LOL.

06/15/2003, 11:12 AM	#3
SubmarinR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 85	red macros/testing Thanks Bill.. I am going to have to break down and purchase some test kits it appears.. (and USE them this time!) :-)P it may end up being an interesting experiment and could lead to an article for my club's newsletter or at the very least some more discussion here.. thanks again Joe