Macro Algae and Flow Rates

[brians_224]

Thanks for your time.

I'm considering putting some macro algae in between my bubble baffles. Bad idea? I have about 600 gph through the baffles - is this to quick to be beneficial?

Thanks Again.

[hwyman]

The slower the better, but any flow rate should work to grow macro. Need some caulerpora? got a ton of grape in my fuge I need to get rid of. I am in mayville, wi.

[brians_224]

Thanks!

I'm near milwaukee - are we close? How much? I know nothing about macro algaes. I've heard they help with nitrate reduction - true? What kind of lighting will I need?

[sultros]

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=462212

this thread should help

The last post on the first page links to a light sold at most home depots. I use that bulb and its one of the best for the $$

[hwyman]

Hey brian, brookfields about 35 miles away. If i mailed you a bag it would be there in 2 days tops or you could come out here and get a drive in the country. Read up on grape caulerpra though, some have had it go sexual on them and prefer not to use it. I also have some cheato that I could swap/sell you, but the cheato doesn't grow as fast as the caulerpra does, so I wouldn't be able to give you that much. PM me if your intrested.

[brians_224]

Thanks - I'll do some reading and let you know!