Reef Tank: How to Prune Macro Algae in a Refugium

Jimmy Lee Lard

♥ Subscribe please: http://www.youtube.com/user/jllard ♥ ****************************************** This video features a macro algae tank or external refugium housed in a 29 gallon BioCube. Proper pruning of macro algae helps to reduce or prevent sexual events within the tank. ****************************************** ♥ Follow Jimmy Lee Lard – The Sock Snob ♥ http://instagram.com/TheRealSockSnob https://www.facebook.com/TheSockSnob https://twitter.com/jimmyleelard ****************************************** This video shows me pruning some feather caulerpa and also features red macroalgae, ulva, grape caulerpa, and anthelia coral. Reef Videos Easy Reef Tank Setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXR3ey3lW40 Pruning Macro Algae: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gTGXkmyIjk Attaching Macro Algae: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtsZLgauGVE 4 Month Reef Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDZDhNtQVfA Funny Fish Habits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QZgJ7WyinU 5 Month Reef Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVVrQZD4Juw 6 Month Reef Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYoHJGiGnNw Subscribe please: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=jllard Check out all The Church Challenge Videos: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSIm_amimIodaHaQeMHJ9o2Do20pZbnvg&f... Check out the Song Parodies here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSIm_amimIocSpS9BYrpIdirsx0d_e4_L&f... Check out the Self Esteem 101 Ghetto Lecture Series here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSIm_amimIodE0ZwtvrGpvvcSgM7lEDRr&f... Check out this YouTube News Story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnWWlbLWHhY&feature=plcp on Jimmy Lee Lard's channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/jllard Check out this YouTube News Story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnWWlbLWHhY&feature=plcp on Jimmy Lee Lard's channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/jllard or The Cooter Brownlee Series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDy39jm6r-k&feature=plcp and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO8srAHsp4Q&feature=plcp to find out who killed Tupac.

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John Kennedy - 7 years ago

any ideas for sticking macro to live rock?

Jimmy Lee Lard - 7 years ago

Yes...same happened with my Gracilaria. If you can move it or shade it somehow, that should help.

John Kennedy - 7 years ago

Jimmy Lee Lard My dragon's breath is losing it's coloration... these sensitive to high light you think?

Jimmy Lee Lard - 7 years ago

John Kennedy A little glue should do the trick. Take a look at my video "Attaching Macro Algae" here: https://youtu.be/VtsZLgauGVE

Richard Don - 7 years ago

can you buy any of this anywhere

Richard Don - 7 years ago

thank you! I'm starting a 35 gallon soon and I'd love some live plant's like this. any more suggestions you could give

Jimmy Lee Lard - 7 years ago

Richard Don Absolutely. I live in a large urban area so my local fish/coral stores get different varieties in from time to time. Otherwise, search "reef macroalgae" on Google and you will find lots of online suppliers. Thanks for watching!

Tanuja Mondkar - 8 years ago

Which plant is that which you prune first?

Tanuja Mondkar - 8 years ago

Jimmy Lee Lard Thanks a lot!!

Jimmy Lee Lard - 8 years ago

Sorry for the delay...I'm just seeing your questions. That is Feather Caulerpa. Thanks so much for watching!

Essential Beat - 8 years ago

Nice

Chad Marcum - 9 years ago

nice looking macrotank

Johanan Micaiah - 10 years ago

Why do u have to glue it, why don't you just plant it in the sand? And why no fish? :)

RayMondoART - 9 years ago

yes, certain people use special glue to attach plant rhizome to the media, such as anubias or ferns. probably because they don't want to see the strings hanging... though it doesnt bother me so I tied up mine ^^

Johanan Micaiah - 9 years ago

+9raymondo9 Lol tq i learned that even in freshwater tanks they glue some plants :)

RayMondoART - 9 years ago

+Johanan Micaiah because macroalgae is different from true plants, they don't take nutrients from roots, they just have rhizome to attach themselves. also, this is a refugium, a special fishless area to let planktons grow to become natural fish food.

Kyle wong - 11 years ago

I am loving your refugium!! Amazing!

Jimmy Lee Lard - 11 years ago

Luis, your timing couldn't have been worse. I recently moved and gave away everything in that tank (and the tank too). Sorry...I would have been glad to send you some! ~Jimmy

Luis Lopez - 11 years ago

do you have any extra macros i could have?

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Jimmy Lee Lard - 11 years ago

Okay...I will look for it. Thanks!

Jimmy Lee Lard - 11 years ago

Thanks...no real supplement regimen, but I do add a little crushed fish food every now and then to feed all the little critters (and there are tons of them) and to provide more nutrients for the macro algae as well.

ysrfreak87 - 11 years ago

one macro algae you might look at is called blue ocatotes i believe is what it is called I have some and it is a purplish blue.

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