Anyone use dragon's breath macro algae?!

trevorspencer94 · Feb 15, 2016

Let me know what you think of it, experiences with it, pics of it in display tank? Etc! A local reefer has been strongly encouraging me to put some in my display tank rather than making a small refugium with chaeto in half of my middle compartment in the back of my biocube 29.

Bryce Peterson · Feb 15, 2016

Had some. Snails ate it. And it is very fragile.

charleslotz · Feb 15, 2016

I use it in a 200 fugue , not as messy as other macro algue,...

Squadir · Feb 15, 2016

I have some (nemastoma) in my DT, it looks quite nice and is very manageable. little pieces break off now and then but they just get stuck in my powerhead and I just pull it out and throw it. It grows fairly fast for me as well. Here it is on the right corner.

Wiz · Feb 15, 2016

I've been trying to find some. No luck. I would say its worth having.

Chrisfish · Feb 15, 2016

Wiz said:
I've been trying to find some. No luck. I would say its worth having.

Check out pacific east aquaculture I bought some from them and I think they have some back in stock.

charleslotz · Feb 15, 2016

If you send me prepaid label I will send you some ....

Wiz · Feb 15, 2016

How would that work? I dont know how much it would cost or how to do it. Defanitly interrested though.

charleslotz said:
If you send me prepaid label I will send you some ....

charleslotz · Feb 15, 2016

Send prepaid label for small box ... For 2-3 day shipping 15-20 bucks and I will send you a piece ,.... About half soft ball or larger... I throw the stuff away.

Salty1962 · Feb 15, 2016

Wiz said:
I've been trying to find some. No luck. I would say its worth having.

Checkout Unique Corals, they usually carry it.

trevorspencer94 · Feb 15, 2016

Sweet, I guess I will give it a shot then guys!

Kungpaoshizi · Feb 15, 2016

Love the stuff. Likes a bit darker range of lighting, handles very clean and clean-er water with ease. Loves flow.
Not very good at nutrient uptake, but still looks amazing. Deep red is the healthy color, lighter coloration and it's not doing too well.

AdamNC · Feb 15, 2016

Turbo snails will eat that stuff in a heartbeat, keep them away from it. Had some in my display and was gone the next day with a turbo sitting in it.

Jimbo · Feb 15, 2016

I have some in my fuge along with Chaeto. Does really well under a screw in LED bulb. Nice dark red with orange tips, cool looking stuff.

Salty1962 · Feb 15, 2016

I keep mine in my fuge and it glows red under my Kessil Tuna Sun.

Goldenvue · Feb 15, 2016

I keeping it my nem tank does real well under radion

Reefster · Feb 15, 2016

I was keeping it in my Display, but had to remove it because my Blue Tang and Starry Blenny were eating it all. It is really nice and stands out in the Display. If you can keep it in the Display, I would recommend it. It brings out some nice reds and oranges on the tips. You can pick some up from fellow reefers here from time to time, that's were I purchased mine from. Here's a pic of when I had some in my Display.

trevorspencer94 · Feb 16, 2016

Nice tank @Reefster! Is that the all in one 120?

Reefster · Feb 16, 2016

trevorspencer94 said:
Nice tank @Reefster! Is that the all in one 120?

Thanks Trevor...It's the 500 series 135 gallon setup.

lfrazier · Feb 16, 2016

I run it in the fuge of my 125. I try to keep my set up simple. I have it under a screw in LED in a heat light fixture (clamp on). I have noticed that it needs to be harvested every 2 months or so - otherwise mine will not grow. Mine has keep my nitrates down. I havent had any issues with it and have been using it for years. I used to have it in my display but it becomes a tasty treat for the tangs.