Red macro algie

[Yonkers28]

The guy at the lfs sold me some he said its good to put in my refiugum
Is it any good?
I don't know the name
It's red and soft that's all I kkow

 

[skene]

pics?

 

[Yonkers28]

Im having trouble to post it

 

[Imbarrie]

He didn't specify what kind?
Most any macro is beneficial unless it is the kind that can bleach out and dump all it's nutrients. You definitely have to watch for that, but I haven't heard of a red macro doing that.
I have all the different types I am in my dt or fuge.

If you want to google the common macros there is;
Gracilaria
Dragons breath
Flame algae
Red ulva sea lettuce

Could easily be one of them.

 

[mic_1011]

where'd you buy from? if its from pg on central it'sa more than likely gracilaria. tangs go crazy for it. if you have any tangs, drop a piece in and see how they react

 

[Yonkers28]

That's where I got it.
Is it good to keep in my refiugum or should I take it out?
I don't have any tangs
Does it help with nitrates and phosphate?

 

[howze01]

It all depends on what it is. Most macros will help with nitrates and phosphates. But, if you're having a problem with either, macros are not the answer. They don't use enough up fast enough. Do you have high phos or trates? It's better to find the issue than to try and put a band aid on it.

 

[Yonkers28]

Nitrates are at 0
Pshoshates are at 0.25 API test
I want to keep them lower then that

 

[howze01]

Yeah, you'd need A LOT of macro to put a dent in those phosphates. Any ideas why it's high? Too much food? Are you using RO/DI?

What size tank? Maybe a reactor would be a better help than macro.

 

[Yonkers28]

It's a 29g biocube
I use Ro/di
I have 2 clowns a gobbie and 6line
I feed every other day