Macroalgae?

cdineen0823 · 01/15/2012, 09:08 PM

I am about to get/order some macro's for my fuge. First what macros do you guys suggest and second, is it possible if I get macro from a LFS could bad things come on it like ich or other parasites or diseases?

StephLionfish · 01/15/2012, 09:16 PM

Chaeto for the fuge. And yes, I think ich can be passed from tank to tank from even a cup of water. You could keep the macro in a spare, fishless tank for a while so the possible ich will die off. Not sure how long, though.

tebstan · 01/15/2012, 11:04 PM

I kept fish tanks for years before I learned that ich could transfer on plants! Good question. Not sure about a QT process though. If you come up with anything or experiment, please post.

I prefer caulerpa prolifera in the fuge. Only for aesthetic reasons, I think it's prettier than brillow pad looking chaeto, lol.

There's a bunch of DT safe macros too, if you like that look.

lgray13 · 01/15/2012, 11:41 PM

I believe it takes about a month without fish for the ich to die off.

tebstan · 01/15/2012, 11:44 PM

That's what I've heard about live spores... but is it the same for eggs?

wlatino30 · 01/15/2012, 11:46 PM

from what i have read on RC a month should be a safe enough bet for killing ich. if your worried keep it in a QT longer to make sure.

if anyone here knows a correct time frame please post.

cdineen0823 · 01/16/2012, 03:13 AM

Now would this work... Lets say I get some macro and it does have the egg/larva form of ich in it, since there wont be any fish in my display tank for another 6 weeks all forms/stages of cryptocaryon would/should be dead by that time, right? Other question is how would I provide nutrients for the macroalgae while fish are not in the tank? Would my CUC (5 turbo's and roughly 15 nassarius) provide enough nitrates or should I ghost feed to keep nitrates up for macro to grow?

Snookster · 01/16/2012, 06:51 AM

Chaeto is good, and 6 weeks is what ive seen for ich quar. As for the crew poop, it's probably not enough, but I think you should be ok. Best thing to do, is give it light and watch. It if starts shrinking in size, its probably starved of nutrients.

lokii_37 · 01/16/2012, 12:07 PM

Raising the temp will speed up the life cycle of ich. But I would still give it at least 4 weeks

Reefing Newbie · 01/16/2012, 03:07 PM

The die off time for ick in a fishless environment is 8 weeks. That gives you around a 99.7% chance I think of it all being gone. The more time you keep fish out the better chance you have of not having ick. Well that is saying that you QT your fish and make sure they don't have it before being placed in the QT. I personally would look into getting your macro from a place that keep their macros in a macro only tank where there aren't any fish.

The macros I plan on using in my fuge are chaeto, red gracillaria, and ulva. You should be using something to cycle your tank and have cycled before you add your CUC. You can do this by ghost feeding or throwing a table shrimp in and let it rot. Doing so should mean you have enough nutrients for your macro, how long will there be enough nutrients I don't know.

01/15/2012, 09:08 PM	#1
cdineen0823 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 89	Macroalgae? I am about to get/order some macro's for my fuge. First what macros do you guys suggest and second, is it possible if I get macro from a LFS could bad things come on it like ich or other parasites or diseases?

01/15/2012, 09:16 PM	#2
StephLionfish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,836	Chaeto for the fuge. And yes, I think ich can be passed from tank to tank from even a cup of water. You could keep the macro in a spare, fishless tank for a while so the possible ich will die off. Not sure how long, though. __________________ The most intelligent people ask the most questions.

01/15/2012, 11:04 PM	#3
tebstan Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 961	I kept fish tanks for years before I learned that ich could transfer on plants! Good question. Not sure about a QT process though. If you come up with anything or experiment, please post. I prefer caulerpa prolifera in the fuge. Only for aesthetic reasons, I think it's prettier than brillow pad looking chaeto, lol. There's a bunch of DT safe macros too, if you like that look. __________________ Washington's Rule #110: Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.

01/15/2012, 11:44 PM	#5
tebstan Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 961	That's what I've heard about live spores... but is it the same for eggs? __________________ Washington's Rule #110: Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.

01/15/2012, 11:46 PM	#6
wlatino30 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: jacksonville fl. Posts: 84	from what i have read on RC a month should be a safe enough bet for killing ich. if your worried keep it in a QT longer to make sure. if anyone here knows a correct time frame please post. __________________ Every person is superior to you in some way. Current Tank Info: just purchased a used 220 gallon all glass, 7ft long x 2ft deep x 2ft tall, 2ftw x 2ftH x 2.5ftL wet dry with a 5.5-MDQ-SC little giant pump... all for $380 dollars. with that being said, i need ideas and help... calling all experts

01/15/2012, 11:41 PM	#4
lgray13 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 51	I believe it takes about a month without fish for the ich to die off.

01/16/2012, 03:13 AM	#7
cdineen0823 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 89	Now would this work... Lets say I get some macro and it does have the egg/larva form of ich in it, since there wont be any fish in my display tank for another 6 weeks all forms/stages of cryptocaryon would/should be dead by that time, right? Other question is how would I provide nutrients for the macroalgae while fish are not in the tank? Would my CUC (5 turbo's and roughly 15 nassarius) provide enough nitrates or should I ghost feed to keep nitrates up for macro to grow?

01/16/2012, 06:51 AM	#8
Snookster Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palm Harbor, Fl Posts: 661	Chaeto is good, and 6 weeks is what ive seen for ich quar. As for the crew poop, it's probably not enough, but I think you should be ok. Best thing to do, is give it light and watch. It if starts shrinking in size, its probably starved of nutrients.

01/16/2012, 12:07 PM	#9
lokii_37 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 1,270	Raising the temp will speed up the life cycle of ich. But I would still give it at least 4 weeks __________________ Mostly SPS 90G DT with 50G sump, SRO2000 INT, DIY LED T5 hybrid

01/16/2012, 03:07 PM	#10
Reefing Newbie Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,435	The die off time for ick in a fishless environment is 8 weeks. That gives you around a 99.7% chance I think of it all being gone. The more time you keep fish out the better chance you have of not having ick. Well that is saying that you QT your fish and make sure they don't have it before being placed in the QT. I personally would look into getting your macro from a place that keep their macros in a macro only tank where there aren't any fish. The macros I plan on using in my fuge are chaeto, red gracillaria, and ulva. You should be using something to cycle your tank and have cycled before you add your CUC. You can do this by ghost feeding or throwing a table shrimp in and let it rot. Doing so should mean you have enough nutrients for your macro, how long will there be enough nutrients I don't know.