sea weed (aka) nori

[jay0705]

Green, red, purple whats the difference besides color?

 

[bang guy]

Different species of algae. They each have their benefits so a variety is best if possible.

 

[jay0705]

Ah ok I've never tried red bc I was once told its sponge based more for angles. That seemed a bit odd so I figured I'd inquire. I'll try some red today

 

[bang guy]

The commonly sold seaweed that is red is probably Laver. It's high in nutrients. Good for people too.

 

[jay0705]

I wondered if people could eat it. It doesn't smell bad lol

 

[bang guy]

If you have shrimp it's OK if they eat a little of it (they also love nori). Just don't let them over do it on the red because of the high Iodine content.

 

[jay0705]

Ah good info. I don't currently, but will keep it in mind. I do plan to add some once the tank is moved

 

[jay0705]

Ok I got some red last night. Its actually dried sea weed, not the sheets like green and purple. Is this normal?

 

[lmforbis]

I've gotten that. I get a mixed pack of Rods and ther is always a clump of dried sea wee along with the processed sheets. I like the sheets better they don't fall apart as fast.

 

[jay0705]

Yea the fish were not fans lol they swarmed me as usual when I go for the clip and then just looked at it. Like wth is this lol

 

[santamonica]

Speaking of seaweed, I'm going to be trying some (sinking?) algae pellets for our tangs.

 

[jay0705]

Never had any of mine that liked them.