Is there a "season" for buying macroalgae?

smootie · 08/12/2018, 11:59 AM

I've been searching for macros for my new tank and it seems that most species other than the very common ones like chaeto and gracilaria are sold out on GCE, LA Reefs, LiveAquaria, etc.

Is this normal or am I just trying to buy macros at the wrong time?

Subsea · 08/12/2018, 12:18 PM

What are you looking for that is desirable from your point of view.

GCE has more than what you mentioned. Your question asked if their was a season for seaweed. Summer is the most abundant season.

rvareef · 08/12/2018, 03:40 PM

tis the season

lapin · 08/13/2018, 06:36 PM

I just placed an order with GCE and they were out of ulva which is pretty common and usually in stock. You could shoot them an email requesting they collect some of what you want.

norfolkgarden · 08/13/2018, 10:35 PM

Gulf Coast Ecosystems was awesome to work with.
Give him a call and see what he might have in the near future.

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smootie · 08/14/2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lapin

I just placed an order with GCE and they were out of ulva which is pretty common and usually in stock. You could shoot them an email requesting they collect some of what you want.

Reef Cleaners has ulva in stock if you are still looking for it!

norfolkgarden · 08/14/2018, 04:23 PM

Thanks for the reminder!

Reef Cleaners was also awesome to work with!

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Originally Posted by smootie

Reef Cleaners has ulva in stock if you are still looking for it!

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Subsea · 08/15/2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by lapin

I just placed an order with GCE and they were out of ulva which is pretty common and usually in stock. You could shoot them an email requesting they collect some of what you want.

I have Ulva growing on Gracilaria Hayi. I threw it in the 150G Rubbermade tanks outside, to be cleaned by the pod brothers and cousins.

lapin · 08/15/2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Subsea

I have Ulva growing on Gracilaria Hayi. I threw it in the 150G Rubbermade tanks outside, to be cleaned by the pod brothers and cousins.

I have a bit growing too. I was hoping to place some in here. It looks way too clean.

Subsea · 08/15/2018, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by lapin

I have a bit growing too. I was hoping to place some in here. It looks way too clean.

That is too clean for pods. If the water was nutrient rich, it could grow macro.

08/12/2018, 11:59 AM	#1
smootie Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 99	Is there a "season" for buying macroalgae? I've been searching for macros for my new tank and it seems that most species other than the very common ones like chaeto and gracilaria are sold out on GCE, LA Reefs, LiveAquaria, etc. Is this normal or am I just trying to buy macros at the wrong time?

08/12/2018, 12:18 PM	#2
Subsea Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,882	What are you looking for that is desirable from your point of view. GCE has more than what you mentioned. Your question asked if their was a season for seaweed. Summer is the most abundant season. __________________ Laissez les bons temps rouler, Patrick Castille Current Tank Info: 10,000G. Greenhouse Macro Growout

08/13/2018, 06:36 PM	#4
lapin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Austin Posts: 801	I just placed an order with GCE and they were out of ulva which is pretty common and usually in stock. You could shoot them an email requesting they collect some of what you want. __________________ Tank sizes, 2-10's a 55 and one that's about 500gal Current Tank Info: Interior decorating happening

08/12/2018, 03:40 PM	#3
rvareef In Memoriam Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 664	tis the season

08/13/2018, 10:35 PM	#5
norfolkgarden Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA Posts: 258	Gulf Coast Ecosystems was awesome to work with. Give him a call and see what he might have in the near future. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk