Macro Algae that wont go cloud my tank?

[Saxe]

I am designing a reef and will incorporate a refugium with macros. However, I've read about enough people having cloudy water that I am concerned. Is there a macro algae that is less prone or better yet will never cloud the water?

 

[danmhippo]

I have C. prolifera from Florida for quite some time. I have them in main tank, which is lit 12 hrs a day, and I have them in the sump/refugium as well which is lit 24/7.

 

[Anonymous]

hi.
For Caulerpa, it is difficult to make sure it won't go sexual and cloud your water. There are several other alternatives, but there they have their own problems:

1, Halimeda
2, Sagassum
3, Bryosis

etc.

 

[Bodine]

I also illumiante my refugium 24/7 and my "razor" caulupa(Caulerpa cupressoides) had never gone sexual.

Luck? I dont know.

 

[Saxe]

what are some of the drawbacks of these others?

 

[Anonymous]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Saxe:
<strong>what are some of the drawbacks of these others?</strong><hr></blockquote>

1, Halimeda: high Ca/KH requirements, seems to need more light than Caulerpa that can do well even under regular florescence. AKA calcium sponge, not recommanded in large quantity unless with calcium reactor or Nelson reactor.

2, Sagassum: does not do well without steadhold, can be very long (mine are more than 6 feet long before I get rid of them).

3, Bryosis: some may release chemical into water to inhibit coral growth (not confirmed). Slower growth, and no fish will eat it. Can be a real weed, but so is Acropora to some people.

 

[MattM]

One advantage of Bryosis (is it "Bryosis"? I thought it was "Bryopsis". I don't have any reference materials in front of me right now - I might be thinking of something else that sounds like that...) Anyway, one advantage of Bryosis is that many microcrustaceans breed in and amongst it.

 

[danmhippo]

Another drawback of bryopsis (I think that is the correct spelling) is if it really took off in your tank, unlike other leafy macro algae which can be easily trimmed, Bryopsis is harder to trim or remove by hand. & as 7ephors suggested, not many fish are known to eat them.

 

[Saxe]

Does anyone have experience with Caulerpa floridana?

 

[Anonymous]

hi.
I have no experience with C. f...sorry. Just want to warn people about my spelling and grammar.