Marine plants

[Tipton34]

Howdy, I was wondering if I add a certain type of marine plant to my tank, will it help control algae? I didn't know what specie would be best and wouldn't take over the tank?

 

[Ericwm]

If you have a sump I would say to go with chaeto and a light, that is what most use to my knowledge, it isn't pretty so you may not want it in your dt.

 

[Tipton34]

Ya unfortunately I don't have a sump. I wouldn't mind something that isn't too good looking Cuz it would be better than algae taking over

 

[herp_mommy]

There are many plants that can look beautiful in a display tank. I keep several macro algeas/ marine plants in my main tank and not in the sump. I prefer caulerpa and halimeda.

 

[Ericwm]

There are many plants that can look beautiful in a display tank. I keep several macro algeas/ marine plants in my main tank and not in the sump. I prefer caulerpa and halimeda.

Good call, that was my next idea. Shaving brush is also a good looking macro, not sure how well these all work since I don't have any. I do plan on adding some good looking macros to my soon to be fowlr.

 

[Tipton34]

Good deal, I may get a couple species and see how they do. I'll be moving next weekend so after that I'll get them all going. Thanks guys

 

[Stlrockguy]

Halimeda lives off calcium and doesn't help prevent algae. I already tried that

 

[Tipton34]

Good to know that, any suggestions on what I should try?

 

[Ericwm]

caulerpa will reduce your nutrients and live aquaria says shaving brush will as well.

 

[Tipton34]

I'll give those a try. Appreciate it

 

[AquaShark]

Ive seen people grow plants in hob filter with the filter media removed. You could try that

 

[obscurereef]

Macroalgae can be really gorgeous, especially the red imo. The dragon's breath is my favorite, but I have yet to buy some. I really like the Eucheuma Spinosum (red) portieria sp. (more orangish) and the red grape. I have a lot of different types and the marine plants that require calcium (like the H. Opuntia & C. Barbata) aren't as hardy in my experiences. Any type of caulerpa can take over fast so be aware. I got all my plants at live-plants.com. They have great portions for the price. Much cheaper than anywhere else I've found.

 

[Tipton34]

That's really helpful thanks.


And about putting plants in the HOB, I did that in my 60 gallon freshwater. I used pothos vines. It worked extremely well. I just don't want to mess with an extra light about the aquarium. Especially on a saltwater tank

 

[Stlrockguy]

Thanks for the site info obscure. I just checked it out and will be ordering from them soon

 

[bskerrichard27]

I would recommend the shaving brush and mermaid fan hear in Florida we can harvest up to a gallon a day when your diving and I have kept both and they do extremely well and even reproduce quick ,but the hermits will eat them if you have them ...

 

[Tipton34]

I have a few hermits but mostly snails

 

[bskerrichard27]

You should be fine .are u any where near Florida

 

[Tipton34]

Nope, I'm in the lone star state! (texas)

I do dive but only on vacations and lakes

 

[mr_X]

Actually, Halimeda does use calcium, but also other nutrients. I prefer bubble caulerpa.

 

[Tipton34]

I'll just get a couple different kinds