CD_Scapes Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I'm going to Oregon to get tidepool stuff and was wondering if there are any cold water macroalgea a or seaweeds that could be grow and how to care for them. Link to comment
metrokat Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Mike from Micro-reefs would know. Link to comment
Tamberav Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I had a bunch grow out of the rocks without trying. No real special care, just proper lighting and nutrients. I can't keep them unless my urchin is in the back though, he nom nom them. I'm going to Oregon to get tidepool stuff and was wondering if there are any cold water macroalgea a or seaweeds that could be grow and how to care for them. Link to comment
yoshii Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Intertidal species are pretty easy, just don't bring home a piece of a giant kelp and they'll do fine.Reds are easy, some browns need higher light. Oh, and seagrasses are more difficult, I'd avoid those unless you know what you're doing and how to care for them Link to comment
AquaticEngineer Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Yoshii said it all I'm going to try some of the surf grass (Phyllospadix scouleri) in my tank. But I've had red and green macros grow well at different times. Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 okay, so will we find reds or ulva, stu? Link to comment
AquaticEngineer Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Ulva for sure, reds most likely. Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 How would I care for them? Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 So will ulva grow in a 2.5 with a 10 watt 50/50 coral life light. A few rocks, sand, a gunnel, 5-7 aggregates, shrimps, misc. crabs? Can snails or a chiton live with ulva? Link to comment
The Aquarist Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 So will ulva grow in a 2.5 with a 10 watt 50/50 coral life light. A few rocks, sand, a gunnel, 5-7 aggregates, shrimps, misc. crabs? Can snails or a chiton live with ulva? Snails, especially the California turban snails will eat ulva. I never had much luck with macros. They all died off except for this red kind, which is growing fairly well. Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Okay, I think I will just get the red kind, only 2 months until I collect!!! Link to comment
AquaticEngineer Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I like the ulva in small invert tanks like with shrimp and micro hermits etc. I have it growing in stagnant water bottles in my garage with tigriopus, lol. Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Those things look rad! Link to comment
Matteo Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I live in Oregon. Just make sure no one sees you. Fish and Wildlife can be pretty harsh on penalties. Which beaches you going to? Check the tide levels so you can get some good tidepools! Link to comment
AquaticEngineer Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I live in Oregon. Just make sure no one sees you. Fish and Wildlife can be pretty harsh on penalties. Which beaches you going to? Check the tide levels so you can get some good tidepools! No need to hide it Its perfectly legal to harvest and collect a plethora of fish, plants, and invertebrates for personal use under an Oregon sport fishing/shellfish license. Just abide to the bag limits, size restrictions, and area closures and you are ok. One thing I like to do is carry a copy of the fishing regulations with the appropriate information highlighted just in case people question what you are doing. Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Okay, lots of seaweed, a few aggregates and one or two sculpins Link to comment
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