Bubble algae
We have a pretty good crop of Bubble Algae (Valonia ventricosa) now with no idea how it got started. And we let it get out of hand. The tank was free of this nuisance from the beginning and started about…
Category Algae
Algae control, scrape it
In general, we don’t “fight” algae. In part because our tanks get a lot of natural light and a few hours of direct sunlight. So we scrape it off the glass into the water column and let a filter sock…
Chaeto
We have been using chaeto for many years in a refugium. For us, the finer strain mats-up, breaks-up and collects detritus, but grows quickly. Chaeto not only looks cool, but it successfully outcompetes algae for nitrates. If you plan to…
Algae and hermit crabs
Part of the fascination and education with a mixed reef system is the behavior of the plants and animals. This system is basically a planted saltwater tank at an early stage. A large piece of Red Dragon in the background.…