Macroalgae
Macroalgae's are a great addition to a reef aquarium. Mostly coming in the colours of red and green, they range from very slow growing (like Codium) to very fast growing (like Chaeto) and can be great for absorbing nitrates and phosphates as well as some being visually pleasing.
Some fish such as Tangs and Butterfly fish as well as others, can make short work of macroalgae as they have a huge appetite for veggies. Recommended to know your tank inhabitants before purchasing.
Macroalgae
Blue Ochtodes MacroalgaeBlue Ochtodes Macroalgae is a delicate specimen with its rare purple/blue colour. It is a fantastic addition to the marine tank and will add a beautiful and rare to find colour to the aquarium. It has a dense structure which offers great hiding space for beneficial hitchhikers like copepods, rotifers.
Macroalgae
Caulerpa Brachypus MacroalgaeThe Caulerpa Brachypus macroalgae is a fast growing macroalgae, which is great for nitrate and phosphate removal in a marine aquarium. The fronds are attached to a slim rhizome which will attach itself easily to rockwork.A great macroalgae for helping to reduce nitrates and phosphates in an aquarium due to its high intake, but be aware that this can become almost invasive, so I would suggest keeping it away from your maintank, and keeping it in a separate vessel in the sump or refugium.
Macroalgae
Chondria Red Hair MacroalgaeRed Hair Chondria Macroalgae has a fine thread-like or hair-like form, growing in irregular branches that create dense tufts or clumps. Its colouration is deep red to a brownish-red, varying depending upon the light it is under. This macroalgae can attach itself to rocks, substrate, or other surfaces if water flow allows it to settle. It has a dense structure which offers great hiding space for beneficial hitchhikers like copepods and rotifers.
Macroalgae
Cryptonemia Crenulata (Red Macroalgae)Cryptonemia crenulata is a slow-growing, deep red marine macroalgae belonging to the family Halymeniaceae. It is prized in the marine aquarium hobby for its vibrant color, unique growth habits, and utility in nutrient export. Features thick, flattened, wavy fronds in a bright red to deep burgundy or pink shade. Grows initially from a holdfast into dense, bush-like shapes. New leaflets can sprout directly from the surfaces of larger existing leaves, and small "baby" algae can form on the leaves that are capable of detaching and re-anchoring.
Macroalgae
Gracilaria Mammillaris Red MacroalgaeGracilaria Mammillaris Red Marine Macroalgae Approximately a 5cm Cutting. A great macroalgae for the display tank, where it will surely become a colourful highlight. The dense structure of this live algae offers good hiding space for copepods and rotifers.
Macroalgae
Halymenia Durvillei (Dragons Breath) MacroalgaeDragon's Breath macroalgae (Halymenia durvillei) is a vibrant, red and fiery-orange marine algae prized in saltwater and reef aquarium setups for both its appearance and biological utility. Its colouration is vibrant red with orange-red edges, varying depending upon the light it is under. This macroalgae can attach itself to rocks, substrate, or other surfaces if water flow allows it to settle. Lighting - Moderate light levels work best. It can show stunning colours under blue light. Flow - Moderate water movement helps prevent detritus from settling on its fine branches. Palatability - Most grazing fish and herbivores will feast on this macroalgae, they seem to find it quite tasty! It has a dense structure which offers great hiding space for beneficial hitchhikers like copepods and rotifers. You will receive a small cutting of this macroalgae similar in size to that in the photo with the 50 pence piece being for scale.
Macroalgae
Ulva Sea Lettuce MacroalgaeUlva Lactuca or often called Sea Lettuce is a very palatable macroalgae which makes it a great natural food source for herbivore fishes like Tang & Foxface. A piece approximately 5cm x 5cm.
