Macroalgae Tank

[BonnieB]

I’m thinking of turning my original 32g AIO that’s been in the garage for a year now into a macro algae tank. Tips, tricks, suggestions? Where would I be able to get algae other than chaeto, which I don’t want? A couple of fish that would be good to have in there for biodiversity? Or no fish? Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[JohnBRZ]

I have a pair of clownfish, a yellow clown goby, Biota Mandarin, court jester goby, and a ruby red dragonet in my current 15g macro and softies tank. you might get away with a baby Tomini tang if it's a 30 long. some other fish I've kelp with macro included yellow Coris wrasse, 6-line, leopard wrasse, tailspot blenny, royal gramma, dartfish to name a few.

 

[drexel]

Look up @dansyr tanks here on the forum, lots of great inspiration with his tanks. Macros usually look their best under full spectrum daylight, so if you're planning the more "blue" look, it might not have the pop you're looking for. There are plenty of corals out there that look great (and prefer) under full spectrum lighting. I also might have a few trimmings I can give once you're set up.

 

[BonnieB]

I have a pair of clownfish, a yellow clown goby, Biota Mandarin, court jester goby, and a ruby red dragonet in my current 15g macro and softies tank. you might get away with a baby Tomini tang if it's a 30 long. some other fish I've kelp with macro included yellow Coris wrasse, 6-line, leopard wrasse, tailspot blenny, royal gramma, dartfish to name a few.
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Thanks! I don’t know why I thought those tanks were practically fishless!

 

[BonnieB]

Look up @dansyr tanks here on the forum, lots of great inspiration with his tanks. Macros usually look their best under full spectrum daylight, so if you're planning the more "blue" look, it might not have the pop you're looking for. There are plenty of corals out there that look great (and prefer) under full spectrum lighting. I also might have a few trimmings I can give once you're set up.

Thanks! Will do and thank you for the trimmings offer!

 

[OldReefGuy]

Thanks! Will do and thank you for the trimmings offer!

@dansyr is breaking it down and you might be able to get some macro's from him.....he has a great selection!

 

[Bck2hobby]

atomic broccoli
red grape
sargassum
blue hypnea
gracilaria
purple gracilaria
rose petal i think
and bubble - but dont want that one

usually do from mosaic macros or other peeps on the forum.

fish wise i have in mine
2 green banded gobies
barnacle blenny seen one time after i introduced into the tank
possum wrase
pink wrase
scissor tail dart fisj
yellow clown goby
blue neon cleaner goby that i havent seen in 2 days - he hides a day or two then all over the place next few days.

and for me must have sexy shrimp in there

Dan just brought down his tanks see his post on remaining macros if any

 

[BonnieB]

@dansyr is breaking it down and you might be able to get some macro's from him.....he has a great selection!

Thanks my friend! I tried to pull him up but didn’t do it right I guess. I’ll try again when I’m home and can look well!

 

[BonnieB]

atomic broccoli
red grape
sargassum
blue hypnea
gracilaria
purple gracilaria
rose petal i think
and bubble - but dont want that one

usually do from mosaic macros or other peeps on the forum.

fish wise i have in mine
2 green banded gobies
barnacle blenny seen one time after i introduced into the tank
possum wrase
pink wrase
scissor tail dart fisj
yellow clown goby
blue neon cleaner goby that i havent seen in 2 days - he hides a day or two then all over the place next few days.

and for me must have sexy shrimp in there

Dan just brought down his tanks see his post on remaining macros if any

Thanks so much this is an awesome list and so helpful as I plan this out!

 

[banuvatt]

I’m thinking of turning my original 32g AIO that’s been in the garage for a year now into a macro algae tank. Tips, tricks, suggestions? Where would I be able to get algae other than chaeto, which I don’t want? A couple of fish that would be good to have in there for biodiversity? Or no fish? Thanks for any suggestions!

I have a large piece of codium.

 

[BonnieB]

Thanks so much! I’ll reach out when I’m set up to see if you still have some. Still in planning stages.