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FAQs about Brown/Phaeophyte Algae/Kelp Selection
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Sargassum weed in
refugium
Good day.
Several months ago, I was pleased to see
Sargassum weed growing from a section of live rock in my reef.
<Hope
you've got a rechargeable weed whacker!>
After pruning it back many
times, I decided to remove it by pulling it out by its roots. Since I
know I should be thankful for having this appear in my reef I decided to
place the weed in my refugium rather than simply discarding it. It has
been about a month or so and it appears to be growing. The roots have
grown and expanded and the weed has the usual seed pods attached. It has
become slightly darker than it was in the main tank which I assume is
due to the significantly lower lighting.
<Likely>
I have noticed
a little coralline algae growing on the leaves although this does not
seem to be adversely affecting its growth. My question is, how common is
it for this type of weed to be used in refugiums and is it recommended?
<Not unusual... but needs a good deal of iodine/ide... and not as
palatable as some others... Greens, Reds>
Does it have the same
nutrient export capability as Chaetomorpha? By the way I also have
Chaetomorpha growing in the refugium as well. Sound like a good combo?
Thanks for your input. Paul
<Different in some aspects/degrees, but
complementary... Bob Fenner> Dictyota for Nutrient
Export?
I was wondering if Dictyota can be used for nutrient
export in the sump or is it more of a plague? My LFS has some for free
but didn't want to get it before I knew what it was, its the blue green
species of it
thanks
<Hi! Dictyota is highly noxious and is a
poor choice for nutrient export. Chaetomorpha is much better in this
application! You know what they say about a free horse...Cheers, Ryan>
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