macro algae for seahorse tank

[katsreef]

I have a seahorse tank that I would like to add macro algae to. I'm a bit scared of macros that can quickly take over a tank- also scared of them going sexual and nuking my tank.. Not sure how common that is? Anyway, two questions:

1. what macro algae would you recommend for a seahorse tank given my fears lol
2. I can't quarantine them, but is there another way to ensure no pests come in on them?

 

[BanZI29]

Following. I want to do the same thing

 

[Subsea]

A fresh water dip will remove some.

NOTHING eliminates all pathogens.

 

[Subsea]

Fear of macro algae take over or a sexual event by macro are GREATLY exaggerated.

Education is the best cure for FEAR.

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About The Author	Introduction	Marine Plants In The Aquarium
The Refugium	Substrates	Selecting Quality Plants
Aquascapes	Lighting	Reproductive Cycle
Filtration	Nutrients	Maintenance
Case For Caulerpa	Green Macroalgae	Red Macroalgae
Brown Macroalgae	Seagrass	Mangroves
References	Glossary	Online

when fast growing macroalgae (not all macro is fast growing) bottoms out inorganic nutrients, as a survival technique, that macro will die and spread spores as a survival technique.

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Bortacladia is collected in 30’-130’ of water. When I get it from the divers, it is a rich burgundy. If shocked with too much light it will lose its flotation balls and dissolve. When Bortacladia grows in brighter light it turns fire engine red and under intense light it turns yellow/orange.

 

[Drewerd7]

Caulerpa varieties are the only ones with a growth rate fast enough to be annoyed with.
Although, IF KEPT UNDER CONTROLL, they would make excellent hitching posts for your lil equestrian friends.

I have a nice thick patch of Caulerpa prolifera that has a dense forest vibe that adds beautiful movement and excellent shelter in the tank.. I just pinch-off the new runners once a week or so.

All the other macros need a snip and clean up much less often..
@Subsea was right to make a point about watching your nutrient levels.. once my macros come in thick, they sucked all the NO3 and PO4 out of my system. I have to dose daily to keep it present.

Seahorse+macroalgae=heavenly magic on earth!
Excited to see your progress! - Drew