Purchased some Red Macroalgae - Need ID and help with best conditions

Newms118 · 02/27/2018, 07:44 PM

So I posted a while back with some purchases from Reef cleaners, which was some chaeto and other green macroalgae.

Now I've used Gulf Coast Ecosystems plants, and bought the green and red macroalgae starter pack. Here are some images of the red macroalgae that I need help identifying.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

So far, #3 and #4 have started to turn a bit clear/light pink, and fall apart. I have them in the sump under a clip on CFL and LED lights for about 8 - 12 hours. I know there is enough nutrients in the tank bc I'm battling hair algae and cyanobacteria. The hair algae has actually started growing on the macro algae and I've had to shake it off bc I'm afraid of it choking off the plants.

Any help is much appreciated.

Subsea · 02/28/2018, 05:48 AM

#5 looks like Gracilaria Hayi. If so, it should be lightly calcified.

#4 looks like Gracilaria Parvispora.

#1 from GCE website
https://www.live-plants.com/bryothamnion.htm

If you follow free guide link you will find much info on macro

https://www.marineplantbook.com/mari...okredalgae.htm

Michael Hoaster · 02/28/2018, 09:18 PM

With your reds turning clear and falling apart, it could be your hair and cyano are outcompeting them for nutrients. Frequent manual removal should help tip the balance. Also reds don't need a ton of light. They tend to lighten in color under too much light, but not fall apart.

02/27/2018, 07:44 PM	#1
Newms118 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 364	Purchased some Red Macroalgae - Need ID and help with best conditions So I posted a while back with some purchases from Reef cleaners, which was some chaeto and other green macroalgae. Now I've used Gulf Coast Ecosystems plants, and bought the green and red macroalgae starter pack. Here are some images of the red macroalgae that I need help identifying. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 So far, #3 and #4 have started to turn a bit clear/light pink, and fall apart. I have them in the sump under a clip on CFL and LED lights for about 8 - 12 hours. I know there is enough nutrients in the tank bc I'm battling hair algae and cyanobacteria. The hair algae has actually started growing on the macro algae and I've had to shake it off bc I'm afraid of it choking off the plants. Any help is much appreciated.

02/28/2018, 05:48 AM	#2
Subsea Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,882	#5 looks like Gracilaria Hayi. If so, it should be lightly calcified. #4 looks like Gracilaria Parvispora. #1 from GCE website https://www.live-plants.com/bryothamnion.htm If you follow free guide link you will find much info on macro https://www.marineplantbook.com/mari...okredalgae.htm __________________ Laissez les bons temps rouler, Patrick Castille Current Tank Info: 10,000G. Greenhouse Macro Growout

02/28/2018, 09:18 PM	#3
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	With your reds turning clear and falling apart, it could be your hair and cyano are outcompeting them for nutrients. Frequent manual removal should help tip the balance. Also reds don't need a ton of light. They tend to lighten in color under too much light, but not fall apart. __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018