19jeffro83 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I've been reading some of this thread. It's way to Long for me to find the answer to my question in reasonable time. Is my stock biocube lighting with a 10k and a 50/50 good enough for a macro tank. I'm looking for grasses and taller branching macros as I plan to add a pair of seahorses. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
bitts Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 It is mush to strung out & I'm actually in the middle of a new write up for the original post, due to this. Unfortunately it may be a little while. In response to your questions. First I have to assume that you are referencing to PC bulbs. I will state that most people do not give PC the respect they should. I have kept clams & sps with them in the past. their weak point is the life of the bulb. Would other forms be be better, perhaps. yet I would not run out to spend a large amount on upgrading with out first trying with the stock setup. The important thing to remember with lighting algae is the spectral peaks of the chlorophyll (430 & 460 in the blue with a corresponding peak in the 600s). This is listed in the main post so I will direct you there for that info. 2 Quote Link to comment
19jeffro83 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thanks Bitts. I read the first post on lighting spectrum but in all honesty it's a little over my head. In short will a 10k and actinic work for them? I also have a nanotuners upgrade to add the third bulb will that make a big difference if I run a second 10k as well? Quote Link to comment
bitts Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 If you haven't seen it yet, seabass's new tank/build thread will probably be one of the best examples in the use seagrass. http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=241431 Make sure to take a look. Quote Link to comment
bitts Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 my be of interest to watch http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...p;#entry3282294 Quote Link to comment
bitts Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 John's Guide to Nuisance Algae. Quote Link to comment
carbon-mantis Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Looking at the "blue scroll" algae on the front page, I'm thinking it may be Distromium. Quote Link to comment
keydiver Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Looking at the "blue scroll" algae on the front page, I'm thinking it may be Distromium. That sure looks like it, I was convinced it was a species of padina Quote Link to comment
lljdma06 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 (edited) All I can say is wow and thank you. This thread is going to help so much with my system. Let me add... Planning on a 36g corner bow with 130W CF lighting (2 x 65) and 28W of NOT5. Not too much, but I think I can grow some stuff, especially with regard to macroalgae. Was also thinking about trying the hardier seagrass, as I'll have a sand bed. From what I've read this is totally possible, but I see that many of you have quite a bit more light. I don't want rampant growth, just visible growth. Liz Edited July 2, 2011 by lljdma06 Quote Link to comment
bitts Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Hey Liz make sure to check out Seabass's tank thread for his seagrass tank & his seagrass reffrence thread. Quote Link to comment
kgoldy Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Hey bitts- you see my new refugium yet? Quote Link to comment
lljdma06 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Hey Liz make sure to check out Seabass's tank thread for his seagrass tank & his seagrass reffrence thread. Did already. Quote Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Check out this new website/online book on identification and care of marine plants: http://marineplantbook.com/ Quote Link to comment
otest82 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Here is how I ended up with a macro tank. It's amazing what sprouts out of live sand.http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2087117 Quote Link to comment
bizzarro Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Don't get any emerald crabs, they had acquired a taste for that over the HA. They ate all the prolifera about over 20" long strands total in a few days... Quote Link to comment
91Atrac Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 WOW is all i can say to the info and amazing tanks!! I never see anyone in my area with macro tanks and no one seems to have any interest in it either so im doing it and im getting my info from here and man im excited even more from seeing all the gnarly setups you guys all have. Quote Link to comment
aquaman7 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) stunning but i dont know the name. photo is from organism post in the trade thread. organisms blue scroll organisms red spot The first macro-algae is Padina spp. It is a calcareous brown algae. It requires high light and flow. The second is Halymenia spp. A beautiful red algae. Growth form can vary with flow and lighting. Needs at least moderate lighting for strong growth and moderate flow to keep the broad mucilaginous thalli free of detritus. Both make ideal specimens for reef tanks. Edited September 13, 2012 by aquaman7 Quote Link to comment
ReefNoobie21 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Good to grow cheato or mangroves? http://www.marinedepot.com/UP_Aqua_UA_F17_...TFILDFX-vi.html Quote Link to comment
keydiver Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Good to grow cheato or mangroves?http://www.marinedepot.com/UP_Aqua_UA_F17_...TFILDFX-vi.html It should be more than sufficient. I would even recommend getting a cheaper power compact fixture. The thing with LED's is that they try to specialize the spectrum, whereas CFL's or T%'s have a full spectrum, which will most likely grow cheato more quickly. Quote Link to comment
ReefNoobie21 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Well I already have the fixture which is why I ask. I was going to use it for a pico system but ok just going to use it as a fuge lught Quote Link to comment
VeganBrian Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) Good to grow cheato or mangroves?http://www.marinedepot.com/UP_Aqua_UA_F17_...TFILDFX-vi.html I have this same light on my AC50 fuge on my pico. Im growing Chaetomorpha and Red gracilaria with it. Ive been using it for about 3 months and it works awesome. It was a experiment at first but now im keeping it lol. Edited December 9, 2012 by VeganBrian Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) An article from "Reefkeeping" on Macroalgae: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-01/sl/index.php Edited December 10, 2012 by Weetabix7 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 An article from "Reefkeeping" on Macroalgae: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-01/sl/index.php yes .. a good one but check this one too : http://marineplantbook.com And if you want more links to sites on Macro-Algae let me know .. I have plenty of links Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 yes .. a good one but check this one too : http://marineplantbook.com And if you want more links to sites on Macro-Algae let me know .. I have plenty of links Thanks! And yes, go ahead and post the links here. Quote Link to comment
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