Can I put a seahorse in my reef tank?
For these reasons seahorses are not suitable for reef tanks. They are at a disadvantage to fight off disease that wild caught fish bring into the system. The feeding practices of a reef tank are not compatible with the feeding of seahorses and many reef inhabitants are not seahorse safe.
What is a macro algae?
Macroalgae is a large type of algae that is mostly beneficial and is used mainly to fight nutrient levels and microalgae growth. It is most commonly found in refugiums in the sump area of a tank. It is not a coincidence that tanks with minimal algae growth also use macroalgae.
What is the best macroalgae for a refugium?
Chaetomorpha Linum (Chaeto) Chaeto is commonly considered the go-to macroalgae for use in refugiums and it definitely is a very effective choice.
Can you put macroalgae in display tank?
Macroalgae are a great addition to any aquarium. They remove excess nutrients in the water column (such as phosphates and nitrates) and provide shelter for copepods which helps with successfully breeding them in your tank.
Can clownfish live with seahorses?
Clownfish are fast moving and can quickly stress seahorses out. As the clownfish get older, they get very territorial. This can lead to aggression and the seahorse would quickly lose. You will probably have others say they have done it, but it’s highly recommended that you do not add clownfish as tank mates.
Do seahorses need saltwater?
They are found in both warm tropical seas and chilly waters. All but one species thrive in marine (i.e., saltwater) environments. These are related to seahorses, but true seahorses cannot live in fresh water. The animals live in grass beds, kelp forests, mangroves and around corals.
Can you have too much macro algae?
No such thing as too much macroalgae, as long as you keep nitrates and, less important IME, phosphates at good levels. I use Spectracide stump remover for nitrate and Seachem Phosphorous for phosphate.
Why is my macro algae dying?
Macroalgae can also die from other causes such as incorrect lighting, lack of nutrients or improper flow. When macroalgae dies the problem is twofold; one extra nutrients from the plant are released into the water which may raise nitrate and phosphorous levels, it will also respire more than normal.
How long do you leave your refugium light on?
Planted refugia seem to “work” just fine as long as they receive at least ten or twelve hours of intense light per day. Still, some aquarists run their lights 24 hours/day without any apparent ill effect.
Does red Ogo grow fast?
Red Ogo grows quickly and cleans your tank by consuming excess Nitrates & Phosphates for easy nutrient export.
How much does seahorses cost?
On average, a seahorse can cost anywhere from $45 to as much as $250, depending on the species.
| Species | Average Price |
|---|---|
| Dwarf | $25 to $45 per pair |
| Hybrids | $70 to $95 |
| Ingen’s | $100 to $150 |
| Kuda | $75 to $115 |
What’s the difference between micro algae and macro algae?
Generally, you make the difference between macro and micro algae as follows: Macro algae are multicellular marine algae which form a real plant. They have a stem and leaves. Depending on water depth they are brawn, red or green. Marine algae stick with their root on rock and are completely rinsed from sea water.
What kind of algae is best in Marine tanks?
Macro algae is the ‘plant’ and encrusting algae that you see in marine tanks. Macro algae cut down on light available to the micro algae, and compete directly for the nutrients otherwise available to problem algae. Caulerpa spp and encrusting corallines (a group of Red algae resembling corals) are best.
What’s the difference between macroalgae and phytoplankton?
Microalgae are called phytoplankton and macroalgae are called seaweeds. Algae are responsible for the release of oxygen to the atmosphere during photosynthesis. Macroalgae are largely used in saltwater aquariums as a food source and a natural filter, removing nitrogenous wastes.
Which is multicellular macroalgae or unicellular seaweed?
Macroalgae or seaweeds represent a diverse group of eukaryotic, photosynthetic marine organisms. Unlike microalgae, which are unicellular, the macroalgal species are multicellular and possess plant-like characteristics. These photosynthetic organisms abundant in oceans and coastal waters.