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VFX
06-20-2008, 04:29 PM
My experience on macros extend as far as the cheato in my fuge so pardon the dumb question!

Are there any macro's that would be suitable for the display tank of an SPS reef?

Thanks,

VFX.

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Marlin65
06-20-2008, 07:00 PM
There is lots but if you have algae eaters probally hard to keep.
VFX
06-20-2008, 07:54 PM
Only algae eaters I have are snails...

I'm wondering how macros will react to 67 x flow & 14k MH lighting.

What macros would do ok in those conditions?

My g/f wants something more than "ugly spiky sticks" to look at in my tank :)

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Marlin65
06-20-2008, 08:07 PM
The tend to do better under 6500k-10,000K but I was told they would still grow. I run a 14,000 K bulb as well. Don't know about the flow but I would think as long as they don't rip around the tank that they should be fine as well.
I have not seen a lot of variety around though. Most of the time you would have some starter culture on the rock to start with.
I am on the hunt for some as well for my refugium.
Maybe we can trade some different kinds later.
Marlin65
06-20-2008, 08:14 PM
As far as what I would think Halimeda, Rhodophyte, Ochtodes, Acetabularia, and Padina. would be some good choices.
Not sure where you would find them though.
sphelps
06-20-2008, 08:27 PM
I would be cautious, macro algae can spread rapidly and could root itself in the rock withing an SPS colony which sucks to deal with. I don't think it's a good idea for an SPS tank.
VFX
06-20-2008, 09:13 PM
There's got to be something that will sit there all pretty in the flow but wont grow out of control?

I'm guessing stay away from Caulerpa family!

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scumchug
06-20-2008, 09:26 PM
Shaving brush plant also known as the painter's brush plant.

http://www.petsolutions.com/Shaving-Brush+I178550L+C40001671.aspx
JDigital
06-20-2008, 10:34 PM
My g/f wants something more than "ugly spiky sticks" to look at in my tank :)

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I had to chuckle at this... My solution... She's starts her own tank..:lol:
VFX
06-20-2008, 10:56 PM
I had to chuckle at this... My solution... She's starts her own tank..:lol:

Apparently, I'm blessed that Princess has been so gracious as to allow me to indulge in reef keeping at all.

There's no way I'd push my luck by daring to suggest having another tank!

:lol:

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VFX
06-20-2008, 10:58 PM
Shaving brush plant also known as the painter's brush plant.

http://www.petsolutions.com/Shaving-Brush+I178550L+C40001671.aspx

Sounds good but Princess would never countenance an algae that looks like a shaving brush!

:lol:

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