Marcoalgae Display Tank

[MarkG]

I was wondering what people recommend for marco algae in there display tank and where to purchase.

 

[Spare time]

Algae barn is good store. Any gracilaria species would be pretty. Codium is also nice (i think that's the name, its sometimes called monkey fingers).

 

[Mr_Knightley]

here is some links to reliable sources of nice macros:

live-plants.com

Gulf Coast Ecosystems (GCE), founded in 2003, is a trusted source for live marine macroalgae, gorgonians, sponges and invertebrates. From our Florida Keys and Tampa Bay stations, we hand-collect and culture high-quality specimens for hobbyists, reef tanks, public aquariums, universities, and...

www.live-plants.com

Marine Plants -

With their diaphanous often dazzling colors, intricate designs and textures, the humble seaweeds are a treat for the eyes, and one of the great wonders on earth. Benthic marine algae grow where there is adequate light penetration for photosynthesis, a zone that makes up two percent of the...

gulfspecimen.org

 

[ThePurple12]

Gracilaria hayi is great. Herbivores don't eat it, it grows quickly, and looks beautiful.

 

[YankeeTankee]

Mangroves are really interesting visually, if you have room for them coming out the top which is the challenge for most.

 

[vlangel]

Gulf Coast ecosystem have wonderful macro algae. Be sure to do your research on nutrient, calcium, flow and lighting needs. Some macro algae is very easy to grow but others can be challenging. They can certainly make for a beautiful display however.