Best Algae for My Sump

GaryZ · 10-29-2005, 01:53 AM

I'm looking for a good algae for my sump. My sump has a bed of Miracle Mud and I'm looking for an algae or filtering plant (besides mangrove) that will take root in the mud.

Samper · 10-29-2005, 03:39 AM

If you want it to take root I'd suggest Caulerpasertulariodes but if you don't care then go with Chaetomorpha. Both are very aggressive growing macro algaes and i keep both in my refugiums. The Caulerpa grows faster so it needs to be thinned out more. The Chaeto needs to tumble and just makes a big ball.

I also keep Gracilarus but it's more for looks IMO because it doesn't grow that fast.

**charlie** · 10-29-2005, 07:55 AM

I think chaeto is getting to be the macro of choice anymore. Some caulerpas tend to release toxins back into the tank after pruning.

Steven Pro · 10-30-2005, 11:36 AM

A species of Caulerpa if you want something that will 'root' into the substrate, Chaetomorpha if that is not that important.

brooke · 10-31-2005, 07:51 AM

I also recommend the Chaetomorpha.

**scubadude** · 11-03-2005, 04:00 AM

I wish I could use chaetamorpha but having a sumpless tank creates the problem of it getting sucked into all the intakes, but otherwise I would say that would be my first choice.

Samper · 11-03-2005, 12:22 PM

Caulerpa sertulariodes grows more aggressively from what I've seen.

**Poseidon** · 11-03-2005, 08:27 PM

I use Chaeto and it does NOT tumble, I just roll it over myself once a week or so. I have a HUGE ball of it, about the size of a basketball, well not quite that big, but bigger then a volleyball...

I think it works well.

***Reefland*** · 11-03-2005, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poseidon

I use Chaeto and it does NOT tumble, I just roll it over myself once a week or so. I have a HUGE ball of it, about the size of a basketball, well not quite that big, but bigger then a volleyball...

I think it works well.

What about a dodgeball?

**Poseidon** · 11-04-2005, 02:16 PM

LOL Ya that is about right!

10-29-2005, 01:53 AM	#1
GaryZ Council Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 253	Best Algae for My Sump I'm looking for a good algae for my sump. My sump has a bed of Miracle Mud and I'm looking for an algae or filtering plant (besides mangrove) that will take root in the mud.

10-29-2005, 03:39 AM	#2
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,726	If you want it to take root I'd suggest Caulerpasertulariodes but if you don't care then go with Chaetomorpha. Both are very aggressive growing macro algaes and i keep both in my refugiums. The Caulerpa grows faster so it needs to be thinned out more. The Chaeto needs to tumble and just makes a big ball. I also keep Gracilarus but it's more for looks IMO because it doesn't grow that fast. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

10-29-2005, 07:55 AM	#3
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,392	I think chaeto is getting to be the macro of choice anymore. Some caulerpas tend to release toxins back into the tank after pruning. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

10-31-2005, 07:51 AM	#5
brooke Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southcentral PA Posts: 121	I also recommend the Chaetomorpha. __________________ Big Gulps huh? Welp, see you later.

11-03-2005, 04:00 AM	#6
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,232	I wish I could use chaetamorpha but having a sumpless tank creates the problem of it getting sucked into all the intakes, but otherwise I would say that would be my first choice. __________________ Rocky

10-30-2005, 11:36 AM	#4
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	A species of Caulerpa if you want something that will 'root' into the substrate, Chaetomorpha if that is not that important.

11-03-2005, 12:22 PM	#7
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,726	Caulerpa sertulariodes grows more aggressively from what I've seen. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

11-03-2005, 08:27 PM	#8
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,160	I use Chaeto and it does NOT tumble, I just roll it over myself once a week or so. I have a HUGE ball of it, about the size of a basketball, well not quite that big, but bigger then a volleyball... I think it works well. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-04-2005, 02:16 PM	#10
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,160	LOL Ya that is about right! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

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