Macro Algae in the display tank

[A_Lee]

So who has some sort of macro algae growing in their display tank that is not Caulerpa?
I am contemplating possibly adding a little bit of macro algae to my tank, just to spruce things up a little bit. I also don't want anything that has an invasive reputation, or rampant growth that will smother everything.
Any recommendations? I was thinking a small bunch of Ulva tied down to a small rock.

 

[itsacrispy]

I have halimeda growing in my display, you can see it on my tank journal. Fast grower though. And I think bluenassarius has a link to a planted marine tank website, which includes a number of macroalgae-fied displays.

 

[bluenassarius]

haliptilon, botryocladia, halimeda, shaving brush, titanophora. there are many options out there. you just need to make sure there are no predators.. turbo snails, tangs, angels etc.

 

[A_Lee]

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I have halimeda growing in my display, you can see it on my tank journal. Fast grower though. And I think bluenassarius has a link to a planted marine tank website, which includes a number of macroalgae-fied displays.
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Halimedia is cool, and looks great in the beginning. But under the right conditions, it grows like a beast and robs the tank of its calcium and alkalinity

Thanks for the leads Bluenassarius; I'll definitely look into all of those.

 

[itsacrispy]

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[quote author=itsacrispy link=topic=5870.msg73877#msg73877 date=1231723251]
I have halimeda growing in my display, you can see it on my tank journal. Fast grower though. And I think bluenassarius has a link to a planted marine tank website, which includes a number of macroalgae-fied displays.
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Halimedia is cool, and looks great in the beginning. But under the right conditions, it grows like a beast and robs the tank of its calcium and alkalinity

Thanks for the leads Bluenassarius; I'll definitely look into all of those.
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Yikes, hadn't thought of that. No wonder my chaeto isn't growing at all!

 

[A_Lee]

mmm, I don't think halimedia is nearly as aggressive as chaeto when it comes to nutrient export.
Maybe you're chaeto is not growing much due to low nutrient levels?

 

[Elite]

Some of the ones I keep..

 

[tuberider]

IMO Halimeda is not cool, I have it growing all over my rocks, it's a real PITA. It sucks carbonate and calcium like crazy and grows fast enough to smother corals or at best reduces flow to the point where it can cause tissue recession.

I wish I could find something that would eat it and be happy in a smaller tank . I'm sick of manual removal.

 

[A_Lee]

Yeah, I am totally with you on that one Jeremy ... back in my last 40g I thought it was awesome to have some growing ... it went unchecked for about a month and a half, and it became a total nuisance.

Phong -what macro algae is in the second, third, and last picture you posted?

 

[Elite]

Sorry I'm suck with names ..

Third is the shaving brush.
Last is the dragon tongue.
Those are common names though... I don't know name of the other two..