QuaveCube Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I have a huge growth of this macro algae in the front of my tank. It has clung to a piece of LR rubble that is laying in the substrate. I searched but could not find a picture here that looked like it. Is it a good de-nitrifier? I am setting up a fuge in the middle chamber of my NC and wanted to put it back there instead ofbuying some cheato. Link to comment
Cesar Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I think they call it Green Hair Algae? Link to comment
steelhealr Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Agreed...unwanted visitor. SH Link to comment
QuaveCube Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 Ok. Will pull it out. Maybe I can get my LFS to order me some macro for my fuge. I am doing Bobalouy's Fuge mod. What, in your opinion, is the best macro for a fuge? Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Chaetomorpha is best for a fuge. That stuff looks like Derbesia (hair algae) or Bryopsis. Pluck it out by hand, and keep a siphon near to get all the bits. It'll spread like wildfire, and few animals will eat it (and they only eat it if it's short). Link to comment
freakinhippie Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I'm curious as to what eats this algae? I also found this stuff growing on my filter yesterday. Link to comment
oscar5453 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Woh thats hugh. Didn't you notice it creeping into your tank? Hehe Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 NOTHING eats bryopsis, and very little will eat hair algae, and only if it's short. Gotta pull it out by hand, and reduce nutrient overload--cut down feeding, photoperiod, etc., and do more water changes. Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.