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macro algae

PostPosted:21 Apr 2016 06:56
by Marko2
I'm trying to find some macro algae that can survive the brackish conditions. I've heard of people using Chaeto with their Opae Ula ,is it the same as Chaetomorpha Chaeto sold as a Algae Marine Nitrate Reducer?

Re: macro algae

PostPosted:21 Apr 2016 16:52
by odin
The chaeto that you use in marine sumps may survive a small while in brackish water but will die off eventually. I had no such luck with it, hair algae will survive brackish water but if you don't keep an eye on it the stuff can start taking over the tank.

They sell the macro algae that would survive in brackish water in the US but i haven't found any over this side of the pond unfortunately.

Re: macro algae

PostPosted:21 Apr 2016 18:04
by odin
Here is a few shots of the hair algae in my tank,
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Re: macro algae

PostPosted:09 May 2016 13:26
by Ann
This place seems to sell all over the world.
http://www.google.com/store/index.ph ... 035f94a4f5
Ann

Re: macro algae

PostPosted:09 May 2016 15:42
by odin
I've tried to buy from them but they don't offer postage to the United Kingdom. I've emailed them a few times about international postage but I never got a reply :upset:


Thanks for looking though!

Re: macro algae

PostPosted:27 May 2016 17:48
by Marko2
Any luck finding macro alga ?

Re: macro algae

PostPosted:27 May 2016 18:03
by odin
Not yet :upset:
How about yourself?

Re: macro algae

PostPosted:27 May 2016 18:18
by Marko2
Only some algae growing down the estuary by me, might try some in the green house in brackish water

Re: macro algae

PostPosted:27 May 2016 20:28
by odin
Maybe we can find a nice friendly person to buy some and send it over to us and pay them a little extra for their time :lol:

Re: macro algae

PostPosted:27 May 2016 21:13
by Marko2
Good idea, a few strands in a letter would be a start :grin: