halimeda question?
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reefkprz
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halimeda is a fast grower but LOVES calcium it will consume a lot of it, it also will not tolerate heavy Pruning, it can handle some pruning but if you trim it back too much it will shock and die. likes high light, if parts of it arent getting enough light they will turn white. this happens often to the underside when it grows thick.
miaheatlvr
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The Halimeda plant , also called the money plant, from Hawaii is a green calcareous macroalgae found within tropical oceans worldwide. Very shapely and beautiful, it is quite decorative for the marine aquarium. The irregular oval segments of Halimeda appear as several small green coins glued from end-to-end. This is why it is often called the Money Plant. In order to thrive, Calcium is very important to the hardiness of the Halmedia plant, therefore Halmedia Plants require a sufficient level of calcium carbonate in the water.
Generally hardy in the marine aquarium, few fish will feed on Halmedia, and It is not an invasive plant that will cause harm to close neighboring corals or invertebrates.In addition to light, it requires a sufficient level of calcium to grow. They are not as tolerant of high nitrate or phosphate levels compared to some other algae plants.
Generally hardy in the marine aquarium, few fish will feed on Halmedia, and It is not an invasive plant that will cause harm to close neighboring corals or invertebrates.In addition to light, it requires a sufficient level of calcium to grow. They are not as tolerant of high nitrate or phosphate levels compared to some other algae plants.
bullitr
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Originally Posted by MiaHeatLvr
The Halimeda plant , also called the money plant, from Hawaii is a green calcareous macroalgae found within tropical oceans worldwide. Very shapely and beautiful, it is quite decorative for the marine aquarium. The irregular oval segments of Halimeda appear as several small green coins glued from end-to-end. This is why it is often called the Money Plant. In order to thrive, Calcium is very important to the hardiness of the Halmedia plant, therefore Halmedia Plants require a sufficient level of calcium carbonate in the water.
Generally hardy in the marine aquarium, few fish will feed on Halmedia, and It is not an invasive plant that will cause harm to close neighboring corals or invertebrates.In addition to light, it requires a sufficient level of calcium to grow. They are not as tolerant of high nitrate or phosphate levels compared to some other algae plants.
i read this already .. i just want to know if th reefers are using it? thank you though
The Halimeda plant , also called the money plant, from Hawaii is a green calcareous macroalgae found within tropical oceans worldwide. Very shapely and beautiful, it is quite decorative for the marine aquarium. The irregular oval segments of Halimeda appear as several small green coins glued from end-to-end. This is why it is often called the Money Plant. In order to thrive, Calcium is very important to the hardiness of the Halmedia plant, therefore Halmedia Plants require a sufficient level of calcium carbonate in the water.
Generally hardy in the marine aquarium, few fish will feed on Halmedia, and It is not an invasive plant that will cause harm to close neighboring corals or invertebrates.In addition to light, it requires a sufficient level of calcium to grow. They are not as tolerant of high nitrate or phosphate levels compared to some other algae plants.
i read this already .. i just want to know if th reefers are using it? thank you though
bullitr
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as far as calcium is concern im using c balanced right now and soon i will set up my calcium reactor as soon as i can figure out how to do it i have space issue the main tank is between wall with two side showing .. i only have space on top of the tank but i concern that the metal halide can melt the plastic or damage the reactor
miaheatlvr
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Originally Posted by bullitr
i read this already .. i just want to know if th reefers are using it? thank you though
Since it is not used for nitrate, phosphate removal and not many fish eat it and it really consumes your calcium, I dont think its pretty enough to keep around..
i read this already .. i just want to know if th reefers are using it? thank you though
Since it is not used for nitrate, phosphate removal and not many fish eat it and it really consumes your calcium, I dont think its pretty enough to keep around..
rara12
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I have a large clump in my ten which is a little problematic as the tank is tiny but i wouldnt dream of getting rid of it. It looks great and has become the home of my little yellow cucumber. I have it moved to the top of my tank just below the surface and its doing fine. My emerald crabs snack on it every now and then but only enough to keep it in check. They did rip off a branch and i have it growing on the bottomof the tank and it looks very nice.
anonome
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Originally Posted by bullitr
do you guys have this plant on your reef? i bought one knowing its good for nitrate together with xenia. and planning to get more clam to make my reef nitrate zero or close to it right now it' around 5 to 8 . any suggestion ? thank you
As everyone has said, this plant is pretty...my opinion, but does nothing to help with nitrates like caulerpa does. However, most fish will quickly eat caulerpa, but leave halimeda alone. None of my herbivores eat it, but the emerald crab will eat the white leaves. It absolutely thrives on calcium, and will quickly eat it. You have to keep the calcium in check.
I have it growing in my tank, as a refuge for the pods and amphipods that are attracted to it. I do need to keep it pruned as it grows very rapidly in my tank and will over take the corals living arrangement if not pruned. Here is a pic of it in my tank. ( It has been pruned since this pic)
do you guys have this plant on your reef? i bought one knowing its good for nitrate together with xenia. and planning to get more clam to make my reef nitrate zero or close to it right now it' around 5 to 8 . any suggestion ? thank you
As everyone has said, this plant is pretty...my opinion, but does nothing to help with nitrates like caulerpa does. However, most fish will quickly eat caulerpa, but leave halimeda alone. None of my herbivores eat it, but the emerald crab will eat the white leaves. It absolutely thrives on calcium, and will quickly eat it. You have to keep the calcium in check.
I have it growing in my tank, as a refuge for the pods and amphipods that are attracted to it. I do need to keep it pruned as it grows very rapidly in my tank and will over take the corals living arrangement if not pruned. Here is a pic of it in my tank. ( It has been pruned since this pic)
