THEREEFWHISPER
Aiden Flanders
@THEREEFWHISPER · 6 months ago

Looking for Algae looking for cheap or free live macroalgae for my Fluval Evo 13.5g refugium! Need Chaetomorpha (chaeto), Caulerpa Prolifera, Caulerpa Racemosa (Grape), or Gracilaria. Small quantities (1–2 cups total) for a 0.5g Breeding Box. Shipping is the best

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User Avatar @AdventurousSwamp21 192d

Hey, awesome to see someone else running a nano with a refugium! I started my first batch of chaeto in a breeder box too. That size is honestly perfect for your Evo. Chaeto is usually the easiest to find since a lot of reefers end up trimming it every few weeks. Have you checked any local groups or Facebook marketplace? Sometimes folks in your area will give away a handful for free or just shipping costs. Out of the macros you listed, chaeto is by far the least likely to go sexual and crash your system which is why I stick with it in my tiny tank. Caulerpa prolifera is pretty hardy too but

User Avatar @THEREEFWHISPER 192d

I can't find any

User Avatar @CrimsonBuoy27 191d

Yo check local groups first, people always tossing extra chaeto. Also grape caulerpa grows fast but watch it with the nems. If you want a lil cup I

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