Plant question

heels92 · 04-19-2008, 10:01 PM

Would this be a good addition to a reef aquarium? I have never hear do this type of algae. Does anyone have any feedback?

Saltwater Aquarium Algae for Marine Reef Aquariums: Maiden's Hair Plant

Darrell

framerguy · 04-19-2008, 11:01 PM

It's a good algae but "somewhat" difficult. It takes rather strong water movement and very strong lighting so may be better for the DT than the fuge. It is noxious so herbivors don't usually care for it. It is good for nutrient uptake and is pretty, if you have good lighting and flow then go for it!

heels92 · 04-19-2008, 11:08 PM

Is it more decorative than beneficial? I do have good lighting and strong water flow.

Fendur · 11-09-2008, 02:53 AM

I've tried to keep them a few times and none of them lived for more than 2 months. I don't know what it was. They were under 250 MH 14ks with good flow.

framerguy · 11-09-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by heels92

Is it more decorative than beneficial? I do have good lighting and strong water flow.

Sorry I missed this...it will have some affect on nutrient uptake but for the most part it is just decorative.

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heels92 Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment	Plant question Would this be a good addition to a reef aquarium? I have never hear do this type of algae. Does anyone have any feedback? Saltwater Aquarium Algae for Marine Reef Aquariums: Maiden's Hair Plant Darrell __________________ 65 gal reef with fish. 250 14k mh, 2 2x96in actinic pc, berlin protein skimmer, 10 gal sump, uv sterilizer, phoban reactor. soft, lps, and some sps corals. 2 gobies, 2 clownfish, coral beauty, fridmani, 2 blenny's, mandarin, brittle starfish.

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framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Plant question It's a good algae but "somewhat" difficult. It takes rather strong water movement and very strong lighting so may be better for the DT than the fuge. It is noxious so herbivors don't usually care for it. It is good for nutrient uptake and is pretty, if you have good lighting and flow then go for it! __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

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heels92 Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Plant question Is it more decorative than beneficial? I do have good lighting and strong water flow. __________________ 65 gal reef with fish. 250 14k mh, 2 2x96in actinic pc, berlin protein skimmer, 10 gal sump, uv sterilizer, phoban reactor. soft, lps, and some sps corals. 2 gobies, 2 clownfish, coral beauty, fridmani, 2 blenny's, mandarin, brittle starfish.

11-09-2008, 02:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fendur Tubeworm Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 32 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Plant question I've tried to keep them a few times and none of them lived for more than 2 months. I don't know what it was. They were under 250 MH 14ks with good flow.

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