How can I get algae?
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You're probably dealing with micro algaes. Macro aglaes are desirable as they out compete micro aglaes for nutrients and by keeping them in a refugium you keep it out of your display tank. They also make an excellent place for pods to propogate.
That works, but always better to locate the source I think. Phosphates in the water, overfeeding, etc.
Not sure what to do, but even right after a water change, my phosphates are through the roof.
Ok, I saw several kinds of Macroalgae at the LFS. 1 looks like grape vine, the other is called "spagetti", the third kind is red and looks like shredded paper. Which kind should I get?
Oh, it will go to the refum mainly to improve water quality.
Oh, it will go to the refum mainly to improve water quality.
What is the phosphate reading on your FW?
Sounds like you saw calupera, chaeto and gracilia. They are all good. I keep the last 2 in my fuge.
Not currently running a FW tank anymore. It got converted into a viv for a salamander after my friend's dual zone tank cracked.
I'm using real ocean water if it makes any difference.
Sarra...FW as in the fresh water you use for top offs, or for those that mix their own saltwater, the FW for that too.
