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Advice? macroalgae

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Sue M, Feb 8, 2016.

  1. Sue M

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    Waterloo, IA
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    Does anybody have it in their display tank? What are the pros and cons?
     
  2. xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

    La Porte City, IA
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    There is some flame algae that looks beautiful.

    Cons, many fish will eat it

    Pros, it helps keep water clean and looks cool.
     
  3. Sue M

    70
    Waterloo, IA
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    From what I'm reading ao far, it sounds like they can help with nitrate problem.
     
  4. bwg777

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    Waterloo, iowa
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    Red bush. Dragons breath, halimedia. Shaving bush and a couple others I have had great luck with in dt.... I use fern caulerpa in most of my sumps with great luck, just keep it out of dt or it can over grow the tank.... May tanks that have sumps full of caulerpa the protein skimmers barely get anything out of.....
     
  5. Fence13 Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines
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    Problem is if you have too much flow it can create problems with the algae. Algae getting stuck in powerheads or intakes. Or blown all over the tank if not well seated. That being said, it can look really good when done right.
     

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