macro's

i'm really into macros but i have a fairly new tank about 3-4 months... i was wondering what macros i could put in it now? its 8 gal with a clown and theres going to be a torch and some zoa's. i already branching red macro. any suggestions? oh i also have 2 hermits and an emmy crab

 

You should be able to go with most anything that catches your eye. You will need to supplement if you get any calcareous algae though.

 

are there any reputable online dealers as my lfs doesnt keep much

 

reefcleaners.org

John is a vendor and a favorite here.

 

what would be some examples of those? (calcareous)

 

Halemeda type algaes are calcareous

it means they use calcium, or absorb calcium
hence if it grows rapidly you might need to start compensating for it
but thats no different to if you have hard corals or clams

Halemeda is apparently an excellent nitrate consumer

Steve

 

i believe i have some phosphates because i have some hair algae but i dont have a refugium or sump any ideas of a certain macro?