MACROALGAE - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN!
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Macroalgae are the ocean's hidden treasure! Completely misunderstood by the average hobbyist, and forgotten in the age of new, expensive equipment and dosing products. I still believe that Mother Nature knows best, and I'll do my best to make her proud with this video series.
This video covers the introduction to the MACRO series, and includes video 1) TOP 3 BENEFITS TO USING MACROALGAE IN A SALTWATER AQUARIUM! There will be at least 10 videos in this series, so please be sure to subscribe, so you don't miss new episodes! I'll do my best to post at least one a week! In spreading the videos out, I'll be able to touch on specific methods, cover everything without the videos getting too long, and even show you my personal favorite 3 macroalgae displays! (aside from my own of course :)).
This was new editing software, so please excuse any hiccups.....and I may have overdone it a little (hahaha). I really love making these videos. Almost as much as I love the seahorses and macros, and helping people learn how to keep them. So.....chances are good that I will get better with each vid.
I hope you enjoy, and thank you for watching!
CREDITS:
Lori Johnson for use of MOJO's video :)
Lorenzo White for the chaeto video clip and pictures (sorry I put poop on it, lol)
Cruz Arias /Elegant Corals Inc.....for more than I can write in a description :). Thank you for mentoring me, and still dropping everything to help me at a moments notice!
Shawn Foster - while you're amazing always, you've been particularly awesome this past week. I know I am a pain when editing. lol
The food chain images were obtained from:
- University of www.sciencelea...
- coast.noaa.gov
- Jeremy Goswell, reefs.com/2015... (EXCELLENT ARTICLE. EVERYONE SHOULD READ!!!)
- www.forndiest.c...
www.krisweb.com...
I'm about to start my first refugium and I was like, "I need to head over here!"
Hello - a very nice collection and way of presenting them - congratulations!
kris urban thank you! I need to get back on track with this series! But I’m glad you like it so far!
Awesome video, very informative! You show us just how beautiful and neglected macro algae are in reef aquariums and beneficial they are to the tank on top of that! In my opinion a tank with macro algae and soft coral are one of the absolute most beautiful tanks you can have. The colors and textures and different height and movement you get is out of this world and it looks like something straight out of a childrens fantasy story. Reminds me of the toxic jungle from nausicaa valley of the wind movie. Great editing too!
I love macros too. My wife and I have a 3 month old tank that we are getting ready for seahorses. We want to make sure it is more stable, as it is our first saltwater tank. Our tank is more of a "mixed reef" as she likes corals and macros. Any chance you could do a vid on maintaining both coral and macro together? I have seen very little vids on it. Also, I would love to know where you get your macros, we could always use more, right now we have Gracilaria, Halimeda, Red Grape Caulierpa, and some chaeto (in the fuge). Also some blue stuff that I cannot remember what it is called, which I thought had died so I got rid of it, and a piece stuck on to our rock and started growing, very blue and pretty! I am currently battling an algae problem that I seem to finally have on the ropes. We inherited some fish from a friend, so our tank was stocked up a lot more than I guess it should have been in a newer tank, but all fish are happy and healthy. Primarily my wife likes easier corals that do get along with seahorses (we have some very successful photo and non-photo gorgs that we love), soft corals and some LPS. So it is a good mix, it is an 80 gallon tank, about 92 gallons total water volume with sump. Right now it is somewhat cloudy and I am battling the algae, but our macro seems fine (love halimeda!). But I would like to know primarily how to keep a good balance with corals and macros, and how you do your placement as well, granted our tank is 3' deep (its a hexagonal tank), but I still get my arm wet and can place things well. Thanks again for your vids, keep them coming.
was looking for some macro algae for my reef tank and see your video put me off completely...
Overall what is a very good starter seahorse ?
I've heard lined seahorses because they're so Hardy,
what do you think ?
as I'm getting ready to start all over furthermore I think it'd be really cool if somebody would explain the different species "personalities "
I,understand that each fish has got its own individual personality like people ,but there is kind of a general isn't there???
Also where is a good resource for first time buyers on a budget there's so many different places out there with beautiful ponies and of course those are the ones I LIKE... lol
but just can't do $300 for a pony 🤓 and sooner or later my poodles going to want to eat lol lol.....,😄
Sorry for the bombardement of questions ,
however your educated & insightful answers are always greatly appreciated..
Thank you for your time seahorse whisper!
sincerely.
Kelsib
Could you please tell me where you get your macro algae? Thankyou kindly
I really like Gulf Coast Ecosystems: www.live-plants.com/. But to be honest, most of my macros came from macro or women groups. We trade things online. Touch base with me on Facebook and I can connect you! And always remember....macros need to be quarantined too!
use chemi-pure blue that's what I use and I never have algae problems. and UV is a plus
haha! I bet you meant "research"? Well, I'm very familiar with all the chemi-pure products. I appreciate the advice, but I ADORE macroalgae, and love using a natural method to filter my tanks :). This series isn't about an algae problem. It's about not having enough :) My reef hasn't had a water change in 3 years thanks to MIRACLE MUD and macros in a refugium. My erectus display's algae scrubber kept the tank running when I had to remove 1/3 of all the rock due to an aptasia infestation. My macro displays are gorgeous, and I wouldn't trade them for anything. While I use skimmers as extra helpers, because I breed seahorses (who are extremely dirty), I have zero desire to remove phosphate or nitrate from my tanks. In fact, I dose nutrients :). So, I doubt chemi-pure blue would help much.
I plan to use this series to educate about macros, and remind people of the natural method of filtration. Plus.....I'm having a ton of fun editing! haha. Thank you for the comment though :)
Seahorse Whisperer well I understand your point of view but as far as I'm concerned I refuse to see any green algae in my reef tanks it takes away from the beauty of the glass being clear and the rocks looking purple like they should
Seahorse Whisperer but I really would like to compliment you on your beautiful hair style you look like Gloria Estefan
awe! Thanks! I think I might need some lights.....my hair isn't really orange. hahahaha. Thank you!
stay tuned for episode....i think 3???? My REEF has no algae anywhere to be seen :). However, my refugium (underneath that reef) helped me not only beat Dino's, but keeps my tank pristine with very little maintenance from me :). I don't think I've touched it in....I don't even know how long. The only thing I do is trim the fuge. I'm going to have to get in the tank soon though, because my coral keeps growing so fast it runs into each other. grrrr.
I respect your opinion also! There are many ways to succeed in this hobby. I just believe the words of my mentor "you can NEVER eradicate, only outcompete! If you wanted to discuss carbon dosing as an alternative to using algae, I would be right there with you! But any "removing" type products: expire and have to be replenished, run the risk of leeching (not chemi-pure...I mean in general), can remove more than just phosphate (many tanks just don't thrive because too many trace elements and minerals are being removed by products), and......they're just not as pretty :) Even my refugium is beautiful. And in my tanks with scrubbers (which aren't that pretty), I sleep well at night knowing that my tanks are safe and stable.....even if I forget to do maintenance.
There is always a place for chemical media. If someone already HAS a nuisance algae issue, using a phosphate remover would speed the process. I like purigen in my fry tanks. And, if I ever have to medicate a new fish, I'd be lost without chemical media. I have no issue with those who choose that method full time :)
Again, to each their own :). I'm using your comment to promote algae, hahaha. But not to put down your method! Later in the series, I will cover how bacteria can be used instead of algae. It's all about the balance. If you've got it, own it. We're all here to help new hobbyists :)
I appreciate informative videos like this one but I found it a little hard to listen to on account of you're talk so slowly.
RipVan Winkle I’ll do my best to talk faster next time :). I think the over-editing may have slowed things down a bit too, but I am from Indiana......sadly. Lol.
Thank you for watching.
Funny thing....most people tell me to slow down 😜
One thing I really liked is the number of MA species you identify at the beginning of your vid. I wild collect my own MA so I'm interested in that. I'd like to know what kind of lighting you use (ie: lighting details) and what snails eat MA. I'll be waiting for your next vid. Aside from that, not sure what Indiana has to do with it? People are really laid back there? :D Thanks for putting this together.
I guess sometimes slow is good and other times faster is better? *grin*
Indiana “folks” are called “hicks”. When I first moved here from Michigan at 10 years old, I asked my parents why everyone talked so slow.....like their tongues were stuck! Haha! Now, I’m apparently one of them! You’re gonna make me cry!