red algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by botie, Jan 20, 2008.

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  1. botie

    botie Feather Duster

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    what do u guys think about adding red algea i seen it for sale at my lfs and it looked cool should i add it or no8)
     
    botie, Jan 20, 2008
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  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Red Gracillaria is an excellent macroalgae! Yes, a good choice!
     
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  3. botie

    botie Feather Duster

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    coral reefer is there different types of red algea i was lookin it up on the net and i found some that looked like slime and some that look like little tree branchs or is it the same thing
     
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  4. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Their is Cyanobacteria(red/brownish slime) NOT GOOD!!!!
    Ochtodes(red algae)
    Botryocladia(red grape algae)
    Rhodophyte(red Kelp)
    Coralline algae
    All great algaes!!!!
    All different!
     
    coral reefer, Jan 20, 2008
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  5. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    what are you adding it to?
     
    reef_guru, Jan 21, 2008
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  6. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    I dlike to put some algae i my tank - but last time i purchased som eand put it in my sea urchin would not leave it alone until he ate every single last peice
     
    phoenixhieghts, Jan 21, 2008
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  7. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    a better place for algae would be a refugium.
     
    reef_guru, Jan 21, 2008
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  8. MDeth

    MDeth Feather Star

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    ^^ I agree with guru.

    Algae isn't a bad thing at all, it just uses excess nutrients. Its the owners personal opinion if they want to 'dirty' their tank.

    Sooo...to sum it up, as long as it isnt GHA or something, to each his own :)
     
    MDeth, Jan 21, 2008
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  9. botie

    botie Feather Duster

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    i have a 26gallion bowfront its fowlr right now but i whant to add some inverts and anenames or how ever u spell it
     
    botie, Jan 21, 2008
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  10. david7700

    david7700 Flamingo Tongue

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    Good luck botie, just make sure you have a high output light before adding the anemone to ensure its health!

    I have a question, which algae is WORSE, red or green?
    (the red type is more slimy and the green type is more hairy. both types vary between bright and dull green and maroon colors.)
     
    david7700, Jan 23, 2008
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