chaetomaphora?

[yellowtail]

i dont have a fuge and want to put some type of macro IN MY DISPLAY REEF TANK.what would be best that wont go sexual or grow roots or tank over the tank that will put a dent in haire algae??where should it be placed in my tank?

 

[fishlovr]

I don't have sumps in any of my three tanks. I have chaeto balls (3 to 4 inch diameter) in each one I just place them at the side of each tank towards the back corners.....never invade, die, or cause any problems
fishlovr

 

[jtp18]

And where would one purchase these chaeto balls? Cuz i'm lookin for plants to lower my nitrates and those would work I think. But I bought some maidens hair algae and I'm hoping this will help in my nitrate problem.

 

[fishlovr]

A friend gave me two baseball size pieces and it has tripled itself in 4 months. I have enough for my three tanks and gave the extra to my daughter for her two tanks. If I were you I'd check with fellow hobbyists in your area and see if any of them can get you started. Do you have a reef club in your vicinity? If not, maybe you can do a search and see if any of the online vendors are selling it......HTH
fishlovr