How do you hold down your macro?

[mizimmer90]

I have red grape and dragon's breath macro in my mixed reef tank that I'm trying to glue to rocks. Both are growing very well, but the dragons breath keeps breaking off into chunks and floating around the tank. My red grape doesn't seem to have this issue.

How do people keep their algae in one place? Any tips for me with the dragon's breath are appreciated!

 

[The_Paradox]

Lead split weight or if you’re one of “those” people tungsten.

 

[mizimmer90]

Lead split weight or if you’re one of “those” people tungsten.

That's a good idea! Do you tie it to the weight with a line?

 

[The_Paradox]

Split weights just get crimped on. Finger strength… usually teeth for me is enough. If you want something plant specific your local fish store should sell manganese or lead strips that you just wrap around like twist ties. They are common in freshwater. For split weights any sporting store that sells fishing tackle will have them for pennys each in various sizes.

 

[The_Paradox]

Amazon has them also if you’re lazy like me

 

[mizimmer90]

Amazon has them also if you’re lazy like me

This is perfect, I Just ordered some! Thanks!!

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

Or... A rock and a rubber band until the Algae attaches itself.