Halimeda right in sand?

[SkinnyPete]

Is this a stupid question - I just got Halimeda plants. Do I put these directly in the sand, or glue the bottom to rocks?

 

[MT79]

Either should work just fine. Depends on the look you want.

 

[Devilishturtles]

I agree. Also heard that Halimeda is one of the few macroalgaes that can irritate coral, so keep that in mind during your placement.

 

[melosu58]

I agree either way will work.

 

[Ziggy953]

I have it growing in the sand and it is taking off. I also have it on rock in my fuge...i would be a bit scared of putting it in my main display though. It's almost as fast growning as caulerpa, or at least it is in my system.

 

[SkinnyPete]

Mine isn't doing anything. It's turning dark brown and dying off actually. Not really sure why. I may not have enough flow deep in the tank.

 

[Ziggy953]

hmmm....could be but there really isn't much flow through my ruge either. Mine as you can see is growing like mad...I started out with 2 little pieces about 2" tall I just stuck them in the sand and this is what I got.