Dog Ear Macro algae

[gimmito]

Its time to trim back the fuge. I can make 6-8 quart size baggies of this unique macro algae. I originally got it from Shu Tin and grows well over a 5,500k-6,500k fuge bulb.

I'm in Millbrae.

 

[denzil]

Interesting looking algae!

 

[Kensington Reefer]

J
How is it supposed to grow if the algae is "over" light?
Is that codium?

 

[bondolo]

That sure looks like the codium I have in my tanks. I personally prefer it to chaeto as it doesn't get into pumps but it is not as aggressive a grower.

 

[Nav]

Is this better than cheato?

 

[bondolo]

That would be a matter of opinion. Chaeto is great for nutrient export because it grows really fast. I find though that it has a tendency to fragment and get in my pumps necessitating additional cleaning. I also think codium looks acceptable in a tank whereas chaeto is just a weed. Codium is just as easy to control as chaeto and won't become a nuisance.

 

[Nav]

Stupid Q: Can Cheato and Codium be mixed together in a refugium?

 

[bondolo]

Yes, I have had codium, chaeto, dragons breath and kelp in my sump with a CF plant light for about a year.

 

[gimmito]

J
How is it supposed to grow if the algae is "over" light?
Is that codium?

Good one E I think it is codium upon further investigation.

 

[gimmito]

Mike...can you spare any dragon's breath?

 

[bondolo]

Yes, since I got it from you I certainly wouldn't have a problem returning the favour!

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Mike
I might need some dragons breath too
(If I don't already have)

 

[gimmito]

Yes, since I got it from you I certainly wouldn't have a problem returning the favour!

Cool.....thanks!

 

[Justin Daugherty]

Does anyone have any trimmings they want to send off to a good home? I'm in need of a reset on my fuge

Justin (San Francisco),
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[gimmito]

I tossed most of the dog ear, but can make a baggie size amount. I also have a boat load amount of cheato.

 

[Justin Daugherty]

Both would be appreciated. Are you going to the election meeting on Saturday?

Justin (San Francisco),
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[gimmito]

Nope...not going to the meeting. Pm for a time to pick-up.

 

[Justin Daugherty]

Thanks for the trimmings! My fuge is now flourishing

Justin (San Francisco),
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[gimmito]

You're welcome.

 

[wpeterson]

I'd be interested in some of this, always happy to add additional macro algae diversity to our refugium. Will you be at the Feb meeting or should I arrange a pickup?