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A Look at Seven Great Red Macroalgae For the Refugium

by greg.chernoff

Red macroalgae Washed up on the shore.

It’s been a looong time since there was a “typical” refugium. And even if there was a typical sort of refugium today, it wouldn’t look exactly like the one of yesterday. One very notable change is the greater diversity of macroalgae used, including Red Macroalgae. Gone are the days where nearly everyone with a refugium had a monoculture of Caulerpa growing under their tank. Now, depending upon intended use and even the keeper’s aesthetic tastes, some combination of green or red algae might be cultivated together.

Though green algae (i.e. chlorophyte) genera such as Caulerpa and then Chaetomorpha have dominated the refugium in years past, red algae (i.e. rhodophyte) genera such as Gracilaria and Halymenia are clearly gaining prominence as of late. Part of this trend is surely due to changing uses and tastes. But it may also just be due to a better selection in the trade of macroalgae in general and of red macroalgae in particular.

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We here take a look at seven refugium-friendly rhodophytes and discuss why each might be appropriate for your system.

  1. Red Ogo Plant (Gracilaria parvispora).

Red ogo is a delicately beautiful macroalgae. It is between reddish and bergundy in color. Its form is thin with short but thick, bushy fronds. Red ogo is a fast-growing and hardy macroalgae when kept under proper conditions. It is also great for nutrient export in heavily stocked saltwater aquarium systems. Additionally, it is prized by many herbivorous fish keepers (especially tangs) as a healthy live seaweed food. As red ogo grows out in the refugium, older growth can be harvested and fed to herbivorous fish as a nutritious snack.

  1. Green Ogo Plant (Gracilaria tikvahiae)

Green ogo is unusual in that its green pigments are so pronounced that this rhodophyte appears more verdant than ruddy in hue. Like red ogo, green ogo is normally very fast-growing and hardy. Furthermore, it is also a great vehicle for aggressive nutrient export. Additionally, it is prized by many herbivorous fish keepers (especially tangs) as a healthy live seaweed food. It grows well with and looks nice with red ogo.

  1. Thick Red Ogo Plant (Gracilaria sp.)

Thick red ogo resembles the related red ogo plant, but has somewhat thicker blades with a stockier and spindlier appearance. Its pink to deep red colors add color and beauty to an otherwise plain refugium. This one is a bit more rare than its lacier counterpart, so get it when you can!

  1. Spike Sphere Macroalgae (Gracilaria tikvahiae)

Spike sphere macroalgae is a very attractive seaweed. This macroalgae is a bit more slow-growing and most appropriate for more established systems with lower dissolved nutrient loads. This particular Gracilaria is often chosen by aquarists primarily on the basis of its appearance. Additionally, while not quite as palatable (soft) as the ogos, freshly harvested spike sphere macroalgae can nevertheless be offered as a live seaweed food.

  1. Pom Pom Macroalgae (Gracilaria hayi)

The pom pom macroalgae (sometimes called the red bush macroalgae) has rather broad, flat, leaf-like blades. This is the Gracilaria most oft used for ornamental purposes. While a bit less palatable than most of its congenerics, pom pom macroalgae can be offered to determined herbivores such as rabbitfishes, sea urchins, etc.

  1. Leafy Sphere Macroalgae (Halymenia maculata)

Leafy sphere macroalgae closely resembles other members of its own genus as well as many Gracilaria spp. It is most distinctive in its heavy blades and its highly blotchy pink, purple and deep reddish coloration. In fact, though it grows well in the refugium, it can also be used in the display tank (if no large herbivores are present) as an ornamental. Halymenia maculata grows either free-floating or attached to rock. This species grows slowly (for a seaweed) and thus requires less frequent harvesting than some other refugium macroalgae. It does prefer good water quality and stronger water movement.

  1. Dragon’s Tongue Macroalgae (Halymenia dilatata)

Dragon’s tongue macroalgae is one of the most highly sought-after refugium macroalgae species. It is prized by marine aquarists as an ornamental macroalga due to its pink to bright red coloration and deeply furcated, flame-shaped fronds. Though it is quite attractive in the main tank, it can be used in the refugium for steady (but slow) nutrient export similarly to leafy sphere macroalgae. It prefers areas of moderate to high water flow. Halymenia dilatata tolerates lower light conditions and can flourish in shadier or deeper parts of the tank. It can grow either free-floating or attached to rock (attached individuals can grow to heights of over 1.5 feet in the wild!).

Red Macroalgae: Grow Them All!Handfuls of Red Macroalgae

Different aquarists have different reasons for wanting to grow macroalgae. Even just among the red macros, there are some species that are better suited for certain purposes than others. For example, if you have a newish refugium (or even a new system) and nutrient levels remain high and/or unstable, you might want to go with an ogo (or mixture thereof). You might likewise select an ogo if you intend to use harvested material as a fish feed. On the other hand, say you have a more established system and your nitrate/phosphate levels are mostly under control; you then might want to enjoy of the more exotic looking, broader leaf types such as pom pom macroalgae.

Most aquarists will start with one or two good nutrient exporters, but add more colorful, interesting and challenging forms as the system matures. Eventually, you could end up trying out all of them as your needs change and your collection grows!

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  1. Judi A Mitzel says

    April 28, 2019 at 8:26 am

    How wel does ogo grow in 32g biocube refuge? Is lighting sufficient?

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    • Tad says

      May 2, 2019 at 9:43 am

      This is great info for those who keep a refugium!
      What would you recommend for folks who want to use macroalgae as part of their display tank? How should these be used ornamentally, especially if we have corals too?

      Reply
      • greg.chernoff says

        May 2, 2019 at 10:44 am

        Great Question! Always look for slower growing “super pretty” species for display, stay away from chaeto or sea lettuce, and look into getting something like dragons tongue or blue hypnea!

        Reply
        • Jacob Thomas says

          June 3, 2019 at 4:56 pm

          good info and thanks for the deals!

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          • Aaron says

            April 27, 2020 at 2:08 am

            Always great deals

        • Ariel Frauw says

          October 6, 2019 at 6:53 am

          I’ve always been interested in ornamental Macroalgae and it’s uses for scaling tanks. Great article about the different species!

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          • Nicholas J Hagstrom says

            January 6, 2020 at 4:40 pm

            How fast does the dragon tongue grow?

        • mal says

          April 16, 2020 at 5:44 pm

          great advice

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        • Jennifer says

          April 20, 2020 at 2:50 pm

          Thanks!

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      • Jordan says

        February 2, 2020 at 3:55 pm

        I am hoping to get some of the blue algae when it comes back in stock!

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        • Cedric Kirkman says

          March 16, 2020 at 4:13 pm

          I hope I can try the product out real soon

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        • Katie says

          March 27, 2020 at 8:36 am

          I’m working on how to incorporate a refugium, as I do not have a sump. Hang on back isnt all bad, but I’m trying to figure out a diy in-tank option.

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        • Hans says

          April 23, 2020 at 4:35 am

          Same here, no luck so far

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      • Amy P says

        March 31, 2020 at 5:21 am

        I had a Dragon’s Tongue in my DT while it was in a fallow period while I dealt with an ich outbreak, and it was beautiful! Unfortunately, either my cleaner shrimp or my hermit crabs ate it! 🙁

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      • Manuel Rodriguez says

        April 1, 2020 at 2:01 pm

        Do I need to to keep adding micro algae or once is enough

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      • Vicky says

        April 13, 2020 at 12:40 pm

        Tangs in your display tank will eat it in no time however, this will add a good look to your tank.

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      • Nadya Lazarev says

        May 4, 2020 at 4:23 pm

        I had Macroalgae in my display tank. Over the period of six months Pom Pom Macroalgae, red ogo and dragon’s tongue were eaten by my fish, sea urchin and green emerald crabs. When all those fancy Macroalgae were eaten, one of green emerald crabs started to munch on chaeto. Chaeto survived and looked pretty cool in a ball in the corner of the tank. My mandarin loved that corner; I guess because the copepods were mostly there. I finally build a sump and moved chaeto to the refugium. I have ordered more Macroalgae from AlgaeBarn to add to the refugium. I have never had any pests or issues from AlgaeBarn. I won’t add Macroalgae to the display tank as a decoration for now; I will just trim the overgrown algae and feed my creatures. When fish, sea urchin and crabs ate macroalgae, they cut it in pieces and created a little mess, so I had small pieces of macroalgae floating around the tank and getting stuck into the equipment.

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    • editeddamian 967 says

      January 6, 2020 at 9:40 pm

      Hi

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      • Anthony says

        March 24, 2020 at 5:32 pm

        What algae do people suggest for a display refugium?

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    • George Downey says

      January 7, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      Very good imformtion here.

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    • mattsingledad says

      January 13, 2020 at 3:45 pm

      Is it difficult to keep? Is it possible to keep and maintain in the display tank even with corals?

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    • Donna L Holder says

      January 14, 2020 at 8:41 am

      great info. thank you

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      • Clinton Killdepstine says

        January 23, 2020 at 7:33 pm

        Good Info. May change from chaeto one day.

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      • Daryl Reid says

        March 9, 2020 at 4:00 pm

        I have cheto in mine.

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        • James Busby says

          May 4, 2020 at 4:33 pm

          I have Chaeto in mine also works great

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    • sowelovetohunt111 says

      January 25, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      Hi everyone

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    • Max says

      February 17, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      It does great, it overgrew mine in a hurry!

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      • Daniel Madureira says

        April 7, 2020 at 11:08 am

        Very good information here

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    • KEVIN says

      March 23, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      Giveaway?

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    • Arnoldo Offermann says

      March 30, 2020 at 8:51 am

      Yay! So there’s more than just Chaetomorpha? Lol

      Reply
    • Ryan says

      April 2, 2020 at 7:51 am

      Great

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    • Luke Krohl says

      April 13, 2020 at 2:10 pm

      Best site ever!!!

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    • andrew says

      April 14, 2020 at 12:39 am

      hmm

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    • Francisco says

      April 22, 2020 at 6:42 pm

      Recommended for a new tank?

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    • Jason says

      April 22, 2020 at 9:28 pm

      Cool post

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    • Pedro Burdier says

      May 4, 2020 at 6:30 pm

      I’ve never had macros in any of my tanks. Only Mangroves.

      Reply
    • Pedro says

      May 4, 2020 at 6:31 pm

      I’ve never tried macro in my reef tanks. Maybe now I will give them a shot.

      Reply
  2. jamesdylanmccraw says

    April 28, 2019 at 11:30 am

    Great info on plant care very useful for the future

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    • Darren Miles says

      July 22, 2019 at 4:35 pm

      Thanks for the great info.

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      • Nicholas Hagstrom says

        January 8, 2020 at 7:05 am

        Really good read!

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        • Jamie L Grimes says

          January 20, 2020 at 5:31 pm

          Very interesting

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          • Kevin says

            March 23, 2020 at 6:25 pm

            Interestingly good.

        • Ed Slane says

          March 25, 2020 at 5:52 pm

          Tha k you for all the great info you pass along

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  3. Tanya Bazaldua says

    April 29, 2019 at 7:57 am

    Good info

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  4. Paul McGhee says

    April 29, 2019 at 3:54 pm

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  5. Chas Johnson says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:05 pm

    I want free pods.

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      February 3, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      Here for giveaway

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      • KEVIN says

        March 23, 2020 at 6:26 pm

        Giveaway?

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  6. Rich Turner says

    May 1, 2019 at 10:09 am

    A variety of macros in my refugium is another reason for success from algae barn. I love the red dragons tongue and the clean chaeto!! Mix it up all algae do different things!!!

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  7. Renae911 says

    May 1, 2019 at 11:16 am

    Can’t wait to start my next build with macro algae in a refugium.

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    • Nico says

      March 30, 2020 at 10:34 pm

      Just started a planted saltwater tank with all the macro algae from my refugium from algarbarn!

      Reply
  8. Christopher Burns says

    May 1, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    would love to have the space to build a large fuge

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  9. Roger Pedersen says

    May 1, 2019 at 12:54 pm

    My tank is much happier with your pods.

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  10. Chris Anderson says

    May 3, 2019 at 5:21 am

    Just started a tank cant wait for my copepod!

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  11. denise says

    May 3, 2019 at 7:04 am

    Looking forward to a mandarin after pods are established.

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    • Daniel Madureira says

      April 7, 2020 at 11:09 am

      Very good information here .just starting my 75g cant wait for my pods

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  12. Peter says

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    Can’t wait to try one of the best companies in this business to help me get started on my goal to raise a happy Mandarin.

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      May 6, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      US?!? Thank you so much Peter! We can’t wait to get you a little captive bred mandarin who eats frozen brine eggs and can o’ cyclops and live nano brine… one of our little mandarins is sure to live FAT and happy with you!

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    • Rico Limon says

      April 8, 2020 at 8:12 pm

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  15. Kenta Asazu says

    May 6, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    Awesome!!

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  16. Chris G. says

    May 7, 2019 at 11:49 am

    Thanks!

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  17. Victoria Brewer says

    May 7, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    Want to do a seahorse tank full of macros some day

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  18. jordan16leblanc says

    May 7, 2019 at 7:52 pm

    Making note for when I can set up a proper refugium

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  19. Robert says

    May 9, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    I need some free cops and phyto

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  20. Ryan mcmillon says

    May 9, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    I know a lot more than I did

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  21. Jordan Preston says

    May 12, 2019 at 11:30 pm

    I want to add red macro to my fuge!

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  22. Charles Wheeler says

    May 13, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    I’m literally in the process of building a refugium add on for my AIO system. Look for an order in the near future.

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  23. Charles Wheeler says

    May 13, 2019 at 6:40 pm

    I’m literally in the process of building an add on refugium to my AIO system. Look for a order in the near future!

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    • Eric caraveo says

      April 10, 2020 at 12:19 am

      How much water flow would be suggested for red ogo algae?

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  24. Charles Wheeler says

    May 13, 2019 at 6:43 pm

    I’m currently building an add on refugium for my AIO. I’ll be ordering sooner than later.

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  25. Charles Wheeler says

    May 13, 2019 at 6:45 pm

    Thanks!

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  26. fierogt says

    May 14, 2019 at 7:28 am

    Thanks for the info!

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  27. Kenta Asazu says

    May 14, 2019 at 11:22 am

    Cool

    Reply
  28. Douglas Campbell says

    May 15, 2019 at 10:40 am

    What is the best macroalgae for nutrient export and possibly a treat for my Tang gang

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    • Sean Tadjeran says

      May 15, 2019 at 10:41 am

      Hi Douglas, We would recommend you check out sea lettuce and red ogo!

      Reply
  29. David Strait says

    May 18, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    I tried Red Macroalgea but it didn’t stay together and ended up traveling into my return pump.

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  30. Perry Eason says

    May 20, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    My tangs scarf up the red Gracilaria.

    Reply
  31. Sally says

    May 20, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    Very informative information

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  32. Savoury Kem says

    May 20, 2019 at 6:45 pm

    Interesting

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  33. Jason Miller says

    May 20, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    ?

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  34. Compy Ginorio says

    May 20, 2019 at 8:03 pm

    Cool

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    • Chris Matthews says

      January 14, 2020 at 2:29 am

      Micro algae is a great nutrient export!

      Reply
  35. Jon Berry says

    May 21, 2019 at 9:39 am

    Thanks great info

    Reply
  36. Beth K Villmow says

    May 21, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    Love my pods!

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  37. Dwayne Newell says

    May 21, 2019 at 3:20 pm

    I was looking to split my refugium so two types of algae can be grown for a heather environment

    Reply
  38. Dwayne Newell says

    May 21, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    I was looking to split my refugium so two types of algae can be grown for a heather environment to copepods to grow.

    Reply
  39. Dwayne Newell says

    May 21, 2019 at 3:23 pm

    Great way to learn of different algae for Madrid fish

    Reply
  40. jdeboe24 says

    May 23, 2019 at 11:43 pm

    Could you grow Dragons Tongue in a Biocube 32 fuge basket?

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  41. Ken says

    May 27, 2019 at 4:44 pm

    My Tang’s love the ogo

    Reply
  42. Jorge says

    May 29, 2019 at 10:24 pm

    It would be nice to have pictures alongside the names on this post

    Reply
  43. Alvaro B. Garcia says

    May 31, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    Hello there,
    I really do enjoy coming onto your webpage and reading more about building a refugium. Can you help add which macroalgae grow and consume faster than others (from the hardy to the least hardy)?

    Reply
  44. alyssa145060 says

    June 3, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    Would really like to look into using it in an ornamental way. Been needing to do more research this was help, as was one of the answered questions in the comments

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  45. Andrew says

    June 3, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    Red algae looks great in a main tank too

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  46. Nelly says

    June 4, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    Thanks for all the great info

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  47. gj10609 says

    June 8, 2019 at 4:39 am

    So many varieties with so many different applications… If you set it up right, macroalgae can almost provide a self-sustaining food snack for so many tank inhabitants!

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  48. David Strait says

    June 10, 2019 at 8:49 am

    Quick question, will the Red Ogo stick together like Cheato does? I once had a red macro algea which I now can’t remember the name of and it spread all over my sump because it wasn’t holding together.

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  49. Scott Christenson says

    June 10, 2019 at 4:17 pm

    Wonderful information

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  50. zippgirl says

    June 10, 2019 at 11:51 pm

    love free pods

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  51. Tom Giddens says

    June 11, 2019 at 6:15 am

    I am on the 2nd day of cycle on my new tank and I am unsure when to add pods and macros?

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  52. Tom Giddens says

    June 11, 2019 at 6:16 am

    Ilike your products

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  53. Nina M Turner says

    June 13, 2019 at 10:16 am

    Sure would be nice to win some awesome podlets 🙂

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  54. sdemarco62 says

    June 18, 2019 at 6:08 am

    Thanks!

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  55. Ellen S Imbrie says

    June 27, 2019 at 6:39 am

    Nice stuff

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  56. finnianzsheehan says

    July 2, 2019 at 8:47 am

    Display refugium for the win!

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  57. SION DANESHRAD says

    July 2, 2019 at 9:15 am

    Looking to get some PomPoms, they look Nom Nom!

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  58. Jose Pacheco says

    July 4, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    I’m just thinking about to use red macro in my display tank…

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  59. Erick Madan says

    July 8, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    How does one grow more pods

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  60. Cardell White says

    July 8, 2019 at 5:58 pm

    So I have chaeto and pom pom macroalgae growing in my fuge. If i put put say the pom in the display, will other crustaceans eat it?

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  61. Michael Wahl says

    July 9, 2019 at 10:09 am

    Great products always from algaebarn. Starting up a new tank so I will ready for a shipment.

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  62. bourgetrider06 says

    July 9, 2019 at 1:45 pm

    Just ordered 48oz of Pods and 48oz of Ocean Magik to add to the Chaeto in our fuge for our 150G…

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  63. Sean Simkins says

    July 16, 2019 at 7:50 am

    I have some red ogo on the way, i’m super excited

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  64. Darren Miles says

    July 22, 2019 at 4:35 pm

    Thanks for the great info.

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  65. sclarke_o says

    July 22, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    How well do the red goo use up nutrients in the water compared to the chaeto…. since I’ve been reefing chaeto was always said to be the most common but I’m thinking about some bio diversity when it comes to plant and coral life in my 40g salt/starter reef. Tank has been running for almost 2 years!!!

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  66. james says

    July 23, 2019 at 2:38 am

    red will be my next try

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  67. Jack says

    July 23, 2019 at 10:16 am

    Pods

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  68. Stephanie Foults says

    July 24, 2019 at 11:32 am

    I’m dreaming of my refugium with these beautiful algaes. First step, need a bigger tank!

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  69. Allen Fagard says

    July 29, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    awesome blogs

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  70. CANDICE FONG says

    July 30, 2019 at 12:28 pm

    ive been meaning to add mscroalgea

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  71. John key says

    August 5, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    I like the red macros. Good write up!

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  72. Terrence Harrison says

    August 7, 2019 at 4:35 pm

    Great Info!! Would love to receive free pods!!

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  73. George says

    August 8, 2019 at 5:11 am

    Great info!

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  74. Michael Kessler says

    August 8, 2019 at 8:15 am

    Great info thank you

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  75. Gino says

    August 9, 2019 at 3:16 am

    I need to win! Please!

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  76. Jason LeCours says

    August 12, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    Down the road I’d love to have a display refugium with multiple macro algaes and sea horses and mandarins. It will be a throwback to my planted fresh water tank days while still being a beneficial nutrient export for the main reef tank. For now I stick with standard issue cheato in my sump refugium.

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  77. Luis Ruiz says

    August 12, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    Awesome Products

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  78. Luis Ruiz says

    August 12, 2019 at 8:59 pm

    I need some products

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  79. Luis Ruiz says

    August 12, 2019 at 9:07 pm

    In need of products

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  80. Luis Ruiz says

    August 12, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    929 Florida pkwy

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  81. Luis Ruiz says

    August 12, 2019 at 9:15 pm

    Love the products

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  82. Sean Hodel says

    August 13, 2019 at 3:05 am

    Love your product would love to win this

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  83. Sean Hodel says

    August 13, 2019 at 3:06 am

    Thank you.

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  84. Sean Hodel says

    August 13, 2019 at 3:07 am

    This was so helpful

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  85. Kyle says

    August 13, 2019 at 11:45 am

    Another great write up by aglaebarn

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  86. Tiffanie Steele says

    August 19, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    Great info!

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  87. danieoue says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:52 am

    good deal

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  88. Jennifer says

    August 20, 2019 at 12:18 pm

    I have Chaetomorpha in my refugium and it works well at helping keep nitrates and phosphate low and all my pods are living in it.

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  89. Ernest Gray says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:43 pm

    nice

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  90. Dave Stephens says

    August 26, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    I would love to add some diversity to my refugium

    Reply
  91. Emily Long says

    August 26, 2019 at 5:22 pm

    Your pods help feed out Mandarin goby

    Reply
  92. Steven Hurst says

    August 27, 2019 at 9:52 am

    I currently run cheeto and pom pom but considering swapping the pom pom for red ogo

    Reply
  93. zadok jollie says

    September 3, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    Love your pods

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  94. Brian Skarbek says

    September 3, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    what great information.

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  95. Drew says

    September 3, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    Y’all give great info for all of your products and they all are get for an aquarium.

    Reply
  96. Reilly Kelsen says

    September 3, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    Thanks for the Info!

    Reply
  97. Mike Muzzone says

    January 6, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    Algae Barn has great products and support

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  98. Sheila Cho says

    January 6, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    I love all your biological marine creatures and I love how you sell a variety of pods and algae. Keep up the good work! 😉

    Reply
  99. Tom Steward says

    January 6, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    Your Cheato is thriving in my Tunze macro algae reactor

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  100. MATTHEW CHAHINE says

    January 6, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    Love the dragons tongue

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  101. Anita Kennett says

    January 6, 2020 at 3:55 pm

    Another great review,thanks for sharing

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  102. Amanda Clare says

    January 6, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    This is great info! When I started up years ago I thought it was not fair how freshwater had lots of plant options and saltwater did not. It is great to see so many more options!

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  103. Donald Carney says

    January 6, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    Awesome reading

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  104. Jorge says

    January 6, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    Great info thanks for posting

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  105. Nicholas J Hagstrom says

    January 6, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    How much flow does the dragon tongue need?

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  106. shirley devera-Caldwell says

    January 6, 2020 at 4:42 pm

    Macros have significantly improved my tanks nutrient exports.

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  107. Efrain Rodriguez says

    January 6, 2020 at 4:55 pm

    Love the products

    Reply
  108. Kyle fauth says

    January 6, 2020 at 6:04 pm

    Got pods?

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  109. Felix says

    January 6, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    Would these be fine in the second chamber of a 30 gallon biocube?

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  110. Adam L says

    January 6, 2020 at 7:30 pm

    I really should diversify the algae in my fuge

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  111. Dallas Tippie says

    January 6, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    I just want something my tangs will eat!

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  112. Joey Gatlin says

    January 6, 2020 at 11:04 pm

    I would also like to grow some in my display if reef lighting will grow them

    Reply
  113. tragikzmd says

    January 7, 2020 at 12:04 am

    The best team there is! Great info!

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  114. Eliane says

    January 7, 2020 at 4:52 am

    I can’t wait to start my new fuge

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  115. sherrya62 says

    January 7, 2020 at 5:49 am

    It’s a pretty algae. Thanks for allowing me to learn so mech from the blogs!

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  116. jaimequintanilla33 says

    January 7, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    I really want some of that dragons tongue :?(

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  117. jaimequintanilla33 says

    January 7, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    <3

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  118. bguidot says

    January 7, 2020 at 8:57 pm

    I grow Pom Pom like a weed

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  119. Rick Allen Drake says

    January 8, 2020 at 6:57 am

    Guess I need to pick up some Ogo to have to feed the tang.

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  120. michael p says

    January 8, 2020 at 11:11 am

    I want to keep some in my display

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  121. Jordan Lai says

    January 10, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    Never really knew how beneficial macros are. Ever since I started growing macros in my reef tank, I’ve seen an explosion in my copepods.

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  122. Eric says

    January 11, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    love the products from Algae Barn just need to reboot the tank every so often ……Love this stuff!

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  123. Brody L says

    January 12, 2020 at 2:19 am

    Great article! Super informative and reliable source

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  124. Daytripper says

    January 12, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    Thanks for the info

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  125. Jerry Pearson says

    January 13, 2020 at 3:19 pm

    Good info

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  126. Cynthia Sedlacek says

    January 13, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    Interesting!

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  127. Shaun says

    January 13, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    I find it amazing that you need to add algae to get rid of algae to your fish tank

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  128. Jeff Tarquinio says

    January 13, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    Would having macroalgae in the display tank and refugium be beneficial or only in one of them?

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  129. Joe car says

    January 13, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    Great info!

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  130. Joe car says

    January 13, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    Will be buying some algae soon

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  131. Joe says

    January 13, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    Great info will be buying some soon

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  132. Daniel Loredo says

    January 13, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    AlgaeBarn is the go to site for Pods and Phytoplankton!

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  133. magewand says

    January 13, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    Okay info…..

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  134. David Heath says

    January 13, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    Awesome

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  135. Richard Hicks says

    January 13, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    Very educational. I did not know so many existed.

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  136. Dalbir Singh says

    January 13, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    Great information

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  137. cagle29 says

    January 13, 2020 at 8:22 pm

    Great products!

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  138. Stephen Davis says

    January 13, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    Great Info. What kind of lights do you use in a refugium? Are there cheap one you can get online?

    Reply
  139. Allen says

    January 13, 2020 at 9:04 pm

    Would love to win

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    • John Demanko says

      January 24, 2020 at 9:30 am

      Very informative!

      Reply
  140. Allen says

    January 13, 2020 at 9:04 pm

    Would love to win this stuff

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  141. Allen says

    January 13, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    I keeptrying

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  142. Cole B Presley says

    January 13, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    Id love to get some more algae for my fuge

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  143. Keith McMillan says

    January 13, 2020 at 9:28 pm

    ??

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  144. Brian Badge says

    January 14, 2020 at 4:40 am

    Saltwater equivalent of plants. So much to interesting life in a reef.

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  145. Brian Badge says

    January 14, 2020 at 4:40 am

    Saltwater equivalent of plants. So much to interesting life in a reef.

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  146. Mike Turnbull says

    January 14, 2020 at 6:42 am

    I started with chaeto. Didn’t know about all the other micro-algae. Very informative!

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  147. Cole Froerer says

    January 14, 2020 at 8:17 am

    I want to set up a refugium so bad!

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  148. Cole Froerer says

    January 14, 2020 at 8:18 am

    I need to set up a refugium!

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  149. korben.smith says

    January 14, 2020 at 9:52 am

    interesting macro !

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  150. Sam says

    January 14, 2020 at 11:22 am

    Good starter info to know.

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  151. Ryan Smith says

    January 15, 2020 at 11:48 am

    Ive tried cheato and dragons breath only had luck woth cheato

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  152. James T Myers says

    January 15, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    Starting a 90gl reef build and thinking about a refugium would love some input good and bad ?

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  153. Jarrett says

    January 15, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    Cool stuff!

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  154. Scott says

    January 17, 2020 at 9:13 am

    I’m commenting to enter a give-away but while I’m here, does anyone know if there are different light requirements for the various algaes? I currently grow Chaeto in my fuge and would love to add some color but I’m unsure on the light requirements for the different types.

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  155. Paul Brown says

    January 17, 2020 at 11:59 am

    Entering the the contest

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  156. Nicholas Nevins says

    January 20, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    Much more colorful then plain macro

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  157. Nicholas Nevins says

    January 20, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    Much more colorful then plain macro

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  158. Nicholas Nevins says

    January 20, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    Much more colorful then plain macro

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  159. Lucien says

    January 20, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    Very informative thank you

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  160. Bobby Daniels says

    January 20, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    Thanks for the info

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  161. Bobby Daniels says

    January 20, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    Thanks

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  162. Nick says

    January 20, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    Amazing info

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  163. Jason Coleman says

    January 21, 2020 at 7:42 am

    Lots of great information!

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  164. Sid morris says

    January 22, 2020 at 5:35 am

    Just started my refugium, can’t wait to start seeing growth.

    Reply
  165. Mike says

    January 22, 2020 at 10:46 am

    Nice read, good to know there is more than just cheato.

    Reply
  166. Tim Friend says

    January 22, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    Really good info

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  167. Austin Brown says

    January 22, 2020 at 1:54 pm

    I love me some pods and cheato. It has been the biggest game changer in my reef. Hands down.

    Reply
  168. Kristen says

    January 22, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    Thanks for the info and quality products!

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  169. Daniel says

    January 22, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    Thanks for the information about the clean microalgae

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  170. goneboggin says

    January 23, 2020 at 5:30 am

    I have had some red pom pom in my fuge for a while now and it actually grows compared to chaeto which I cant manage to keep alive. Great info for sure

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  171. Tim Rinesmith says

    January 23, 2020 at 7:55 am

    Thanks, good info

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  172. Vivian Elizabeth Romero says

    January 23, 2020 at 8:13 am

    That’s was an awesome read and I feel more informed

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  173. Angel Alcay says

    January 23, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    Brilliant!

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  174. Zack says

    January 23, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    Good info

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  175. John Demanko says

    January 24, 2020 at 9:27 am

    Awesome info, always kive individual species breakdowns!

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  176. Stefan Toney says

    January 24, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    Great info. We are looking to start a refugium in our new 32 g biocube

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  177. Reynaldo says

    January 25, 2020 at 8:46 am

    Very helpful when it comes to refugium

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  178. Almanzo Hensley says

    January 25, 2020 at 10:36 am

    Thank you for having great stuff for us to read and learn

    Reply
  179. Jeff says

    January 25, 2020 at 11:11 am

    My fuge loves Algae Barn chaeto, and Lo Pan, my little Mandarin loves his Poseidon’s Feast and 5280 pods.

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  180. Steven Scharf says

    January 25, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    Best customer service ever !!!

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  181. Jennifer Raumaker says

    January 25, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    We have purchased our pods from you folks, and we have a bunch in our 29 gallon tank! Thank you!

    Reply
  182. Casey says

    January 26, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    Great information on Macroalgae

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  183. Ashley Eakin says

    January 26, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    Love ornamental macro algae. Easy added color without the cost or pain of keeping and growing a lot of coral.

    Reply
  184. Lisa Parrott says

    January 26, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    Great educational information. I’m glad you share this!

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  185. Lisa Parrott says

    January 26, 2020 at 7:48 pm

    Thank you for this info! Very informative!

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  186. Paul Sypolt says

    January 26, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    i realy likmee this page was helpful to

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  187. Andrew says

    January 27, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    Live learning about new things

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  188. Matt says

    January 27, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    I like cheato and sea lettuce

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  189. Lori Christy says

    January 27, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    Very interesting read

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  190. LBC Reefer says

    January 27, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    Very cool!

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  191. A. says

    January 27, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    My emeralds decided the dragons breath would be a great snack…

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  192. Josh Stevens says

    January 27, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    Free pods are nice!

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  193. Emily Johnson says

    January 27, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    Realy good info, going to put some of the information to good use.

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  194. Jason Owen says

    January 27, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    Great content

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  195. Meghan Mulkerin says

    January 27, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    I don’t have a Refugium or sump and my fish keep eating the macro algae

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  196. James Engels says

    January 27, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    I love the looks of all the products that you sell.

    Reply
  197. Jolene Miller-Fitzpatrick says

    January 27, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    Very detailed and informative

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  198. Dan S says

    January 27, 2020 at 6:11 pm

    I had dragons breath but didn’t do well. Chaeto is my macro of choice

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  199. Adam Prato says

    January 27, 2020 at 6:51 pm

    Will be needing a fuge kit for the new tank!

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  200. Jim Bernard says

    January 27, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    Need a subscription order plan to keep my mandarin fish alive!!

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  201. ANDREW says

    January 27, 2020 at 8:25 pm

    Great info thanks!

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  202. Mike Mijarez says

    January 28, 2020 at 12:28 am

    Great read!

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  203. Mike Mijarez says

    January 28, 2020 at 12:29 am

    Need some

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  204. Dana Matthews says

    January 28, 2020 at 4:36 am

    Very thorough and defining information. Thanks!

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  205. Dave Vachon says

    January 28, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    Thank you!

    Reply
  206. Joshua Guzman says

    January 29, 2020 at 6:20 am

    any suggestions for keeping red ogo, I have attempted to keep it before without luck but haven’t had any issues with Ulva, red mangroves, cheato

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  207. Joshua Guzman says

    January 29, 2020 at 6:20 am

    any suggestions for keeping red ogo, I have attempted to keep it before without luck but haven’t had any issues with Ulva, red mangroves, cheato

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  208. Dayna says

    January 30, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    Definitely looking into starting a refugium!

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  209. Jordan Boudreaux says

    January 31, 2020 at 12:45 am

    I have always been fascinated with refugium and the best way to run them.

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  210. Jordan Boudreaux says

    January 31, 2020 at 12:45 am

    I have always been fascinated with refugium and the best way to run them.

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  211. Joshua says

    January 31, 2020 at 7:17 am

    I love this info

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  212. Anthony says

    January 31, 2020 at 7:16 pm

    Just got an intank refugium for my biocube cant wait to place an order

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  213. SUSAN EDWARDS says

    January 31, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    Just received my refugium pack. Rebooting a 125 gal reef.

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  214. Brandon Stader says

    February 1, 2020 at 3:34 am

    Great read!

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  215. ReefGirlVicki says

    February 1, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    I use both your Red Ogo & Pom Pom Gracilaria along with Clean Chaeto. It’s great stuff! Definitely need to try out some of the others! ?

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  216. Jason Beguhn says

    February 3, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    Very good article this is why I buy from the best.

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  217. Beverly Fincannon says

    February 3, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    I love red macros, I am trying to grow them in the display 🙂

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  218. Catherine Paratore says

    February 4, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    Can one grow both Cheato & red algea together or better apart?

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  219. Chris S. Buswell says

    February 5, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    No more POC (plain old chaeto)

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  220. Randall Merold says

    February 6, 2020 at 8:02 am

    Great info!

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  221. Ian Newman says

    February 6, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    Great info. Thanks so much!!

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  222. WWIII says

    February 7, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    Some of these are pretty cool looking! Thanks!

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  223. Gianna says

    February 9, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    I’m thinking about incorporating some algae into my Nuvo 10 sump

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  224. Bruce says

    February 9, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    Love algae in my Fuge! Just as cool as a display

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  225. Ryan Wildauer says

    February 10, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    Plus red algae just looks super cool.

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  226. Brian Cislo says

    February 10, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    I love this site!

    Reply
  227. Noridin says

    February 10, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    Is growth rate the primary factor when recommending and algae as food for herbivores?

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  228. Jen says

    February 10, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    Thanks for the info!

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  229. jimmeiners says

    February 10, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    How difficult is this for a beginner to learn about?

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  230. Michael says

    February 10, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    Nice!

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  231. John demanko says

    February 10, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    Always love having the extra variety of reds

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  232. Anne Marie Carter says

    February 10, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    Wonder what kind of algae grows in my turtle tank?

    Reply
  233. Alexander Harkinson says

    February 11, 2020 at 7:30 am

    Just starting my first refugium. Thanks for the info!

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  234. Alexander Harkinson says

    February 11, 2020 at 7:32 am

    About to start my first refugium. Thanks for the info!

    Reply
  235. Taylor Mathieu says

    February 11, 2020 at 10:52 am

    I love the look of red micro algae in tnaks!!

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  236. Dennis says

    February 11, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    Just started with some red algea.

    Reply
  237. hwarrenfeltz says

    February 14, 2020 at 8:47 am

    love the articles!!!

    Reply
  238. Amanda J Mccloskey says

    February 15, 2020 at 10:46 am

    Great articles!

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  239. Amanda Mccloskey says

    February 15, 2020 at 10:47 am

    Great articles!

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  240. Amanda Mccloskey says

    February 15, 2020 at 10:57 am

    Great article! Thank you.

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  241. Brian Starr says

    February 17, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    Sign up for weekly giveaways!

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  242. Paul Kachirsky says

    February 17, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    Can you mix chaeto and other red macroalgae together?

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    • Sean Tadjeran says

      February 17, 2020 at 8:25 pm

      Yes you can!

      Reply
  243. jetabug says

    February 18, 2020 at 6:20 am

    Like this article

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  244. Micah McCloskey says

    February 18, 2020 at 7:56 am

    May need some for seahorse tank soon . . .

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  245. Amanda Minor says

    February 18, 2020 at 8:27 am

    Really good read !!

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  246. Sam says

    February 18, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    great article, very helpful

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  247. Daniel Roberts says

    February 19, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    Hopefully I win

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  248. Rachelle Gette says

    February 19, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    I am getting ready to create a 120 display refugium, what macro algae do you recommend? I want to stay away from the fast growing so it doesn’t fill up too fast since I want it to be a display.

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  249. Mark Ferraro says

    February 21, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    Great Information. Thank you

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  250. Bob Falconer says

    February 21, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    Are any of these macros algae edible by humans?

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  251. Caleb Murray says

    February 21, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    At what point do any of these start trying to outcompete other species? Is there a limit to the amount of macros you can grow in one system?

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  252. Megan says

    February 23, 2020 at 7:33 am

    Love macroalgae! Ordered a bunch of types for my reef tank and my snails were like cows. Should order more

    Reply
  253. Bethany Souza says

    February 24, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    Love you guys!

    Reply
  254. Andrew Dooley says

    February 26, 2020 at 2:10 am

    Nice

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  255. Kurtis says

    February 26, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    Good info

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  256. Tom Alexander says

    February 26, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    Love the pods! Any chance you could add amphipods to the line up?

    Reply
  257. Aaron Netterville says

    February 27, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    Setting my first tank up now. Will be ordering very soon.

    Reply
  258. Krysta root says

    February 28, 2020 at 11:42 pm

    Great info! We are looking for more stuff we can grow in the fuge!

    Reply
  259. Steve says

    February 29, 2020 at 6:47 am

    Great articl

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  260. Salim Parmar says

    March 2, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    I have always used the POMPOM MACRO ALGAE and they are absolutely awesome ?

    Reply
  261. Ruben M says

    March 2, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    These could look good in an aquarium.

    Reply
  262. Jim Tooley says

    March 2, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    Upgraded to a 210g. Cant wait to get some of these products to help my tank run great!

    Reply
  263. Aaron Dina says

    March 2, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    Love the product. Always clean and plentiful.

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  264. Aaron Dina says

    March 2, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    Love the product. Thanks!

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  265. Mike Mijarez says

    March 2, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    Love Yellow tangs!

    Reply
  266. Daniel P says

    March 2, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    I’ve tried macro at least 10 times in my display tank but having herbivores that eat everything they aren’t supposed to eat frustrating. It’s either my foxface or naso hitting the stuff that is pretty and or my matted file fish pair that decimates everything else.

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  267. BRADLEY says

    March 3, 2020 at 7:14 pm

    Great giveaways thank you

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  268. Mohamed says

    March 5, 2020 at 3:51 am

    wow.a lot of good information

    Reply
  269. Kyle Sills says

    March 5, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    Best info and service

    Reply
  270. WilliamJohnCIII says

    March 9, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    I’m really partial to Halymenia, I just wish it grew faster.

    Reply
  271. Nathan says

    March 16, 2020 at 5:28 am

    Good read!

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  272. Justin says

    March 16, 2020 at 10:37 am

    This would look great in the tank as well

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  273. ROBERT BOWERSOX says

    March 16, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    great company great products

    Reply
  274. Shawn Vest says

    March 16, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    A refugium is one of the most invaluable parts of a reef aquarium

    Reply
  275. moses.mp10 says

    March 16, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    Great company my tank is in love.

    Reply
  276. angelyrojas23 says

    March 16, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    Good

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    • Lisa T says

      March 18, 2020 at 12:42 am

      Love macro algae in both my fuge and display!

      Reply
  277. Jeremy says

    March 16, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    Great Info, I will absolutely be using this info in the future. Bookmarked!

    Reply
  278. Thomas Tarrant says

    March 17, 2020 at 5:54 am

    Planning on getting some once I get my fuge set up

    Reply
  279. Eric Hicks says

    March 17, 2020 at 11:32 am

    iv had the chance to use some of these awesome products and I have nothing but good things to say about them always just the right amount I need and always in the most excellent quality that I expect when adding anything to my reef tanks thanks Algae Barn for the great products that I look forward to using for many years to come.

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  280. adnedarn says

    March 17, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    Can multiple macro be kept in the same refugium? Seems like they’d just get all tangled up together…

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    • Sean Tadjeran says

      March 18, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      You can keep multiple macroalgaes in the same refugium. They may “grow” into one another, but they will not harm each other.

      Reply
  281. Melena says

    March 18, 2020 at 10:10 am

    These are wonderful for refugiums! I like to grow cheato and red macro algae for the color contrast because I have a hob refugium.

    Reply
  282. Forrest Bailey says

    March 18, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    very helpful article; feel good about getting several different types for my refugium

    Reply
  283. Mario Krussig says

    March 20, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    Might need to add some of these algae’s in my future refugium

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  284. AARON MORAN says

    March 20, 2020 at 5:25 pm

    I have red algae in my sump and it’s doing great I like it it provides color in the sump also

    Reply
  285. Juan J Batista says

    March 21, 2020 at 8:53 am

    Great information here!! thanks!!

    Reply
  286. volky79 says

    March 21, 2020 at 8:55 am

    Great info!! Thanks

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  287. DANIEL says

    March 21, 2020 at 11:09 pm

    Great info. Thank you!

    Reply
  288. Katherine says

    March 22, 2020 at 5:30 am

    You guys have so much great and useful information. Thank you.

    Reply
  289. Justin suprak says

    March 23, 2020 at 10:17 am

    Would this grow with sunlight from a window

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  290. Melton C McKinney says

    March 23, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    Absolutely great products.

    Reply
  291. leyerin31 says

    March 23, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    I now have several of your microalgae’s and love them all. They do a great job in my nano tanks.

    Reply
  292. Erik Jensen says

    March 23, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    Love the macro algae!!!

    Reply
  293. Ethan Truong says

    March 23, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    Best place to get pods!

    Reply
  294. hsmith5411 says

    March 23, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    Macro algae is the only way to go

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  295. ADAM GOLL says

    March 23, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    I always wondered about this

    Reply
  296. George Willings says

    March 23, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    I harvest a 5 gallon bucket full of chateo every month.

    Reply
  297. angelyrojas23 says

    March 25, 2020 at 2:42 am

    Great information

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  298. angelyrojas23 says

    March 25, 2020 at 2:52 am

    Knowledge is key

    Reply
  299. robert.lowell says

    March 25, 2020 at 6:54 am

    I have a small display refugium slowly adding different macro. Thanks for the info

    Reply
  300. Mike Panter says

    March 25, 2020 at 2:52 pm

    Have some on the way.

    Reply
  301. Martin Robinson says

    March 25, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    Love the change to win check out there main page to enter to win each week

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  302. Alex Merida says

    March 25, 2020 at 9:33 pm

    Great information!!!

    Reply
  303. Min Kim says

    March 26, 2020 at 12:40 am

    My tangs love this stuff

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  304. DC says

    March 26, 2020 at 6:57 am

    Tank is almost ready. Time to start thinking of inhabitants and supporting systems.

    Reply
  305. Anthony Vicere says

    March 26, 2020 at 9:39 am

    Wonderful give away

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  306. Ralph says

    March 27, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  307. Oleg Skorohodov says

    March 30, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    Great info. Thanks

    Reply
  308. Michael Anonuevo says

    March 30, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    I’m so excited for my refugium starter package:)

    Reply
  309. Joshua A Wheat says

    March 30, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    I really could use some pods.

    Reply
  310. Jesse Richardson says

    March 30, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    Great info, may end up trying a couple different in my 200, thanks for the info and the deals!

    Reply
  311. Jesus says

    March 30, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    Great read. I have some Red Ogo in my fuge now and it grows fast.

    Reply
  312. miller.ryan3434 says

    March 31, 2020 at 10:08 am

    Awesome info! Will probably be grabbing some red ogo for my 5 gallon fuge!

    Reply
  313. Jonathan Pinero says

    March 31, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    good info and thanks for the deals

    Reply
  314. Jon says

    April 1, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    Would love this if I had enough space in the refugium

    Reply
  315. Todd Delaine says

    April 2, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    this is just the info I need! thanks!

    Reply
  316. Nicholas Robinson says

    April 6, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    Great article

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  317. Kahlia Kahlia says

    April 6, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    Can’t wait to get some stuff!

    Reply
  318. nrburgei says

    April 8, 2020 at 5:12 am

    If I end up running a fuge, I would grow some of these as fish food sources for sure!

    Reply
  319. legroneboy says

    April 8, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    Thanks for the blogs

    Reply
  320. Hamada says

    April 9, 2020 at 4:07 am

    Try them all? Not a bad idea.

    Reply
  321. mario alzuri says

    April 9, 2020 at 5:36 am

    Very interesting info!

    Reply
  322. Dan says

    April 9, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    Good info to keep in mind!

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  323. daes_venge says

    April 9, 2020 at 9:11 pm

    Great read!

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  324. Nicholas Robinson says

    April 10, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    I didn’t know that there were so many different types

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  325. Jesse says

    April 12, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    Them a bunch of perrty colors

    Reply
  326. Angel Madrigal says

    April 13, 2020 at 9:32 am

    good info and thanks for the deals!

    Reply
  327. Devin says

    April 13, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    I don’t have any in my tank currently but now I’m thinking about it

    Reply
  328. Anthony Keel says

    April 13, 2020 at 2:29 pm

    I love the dragon’s breath. Pretty and useful

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  329. Justin Williams says

    April 13, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    Hi

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  330. Rhonda Swetnam says

    April 13, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    I grow several of the red macro algaes and I just love them! So do my aquarium inhabitants!

    Reply
  331. Trill says

    April 13, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    Nice Giveaway !

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  332. pojo says

    April 14, 2020 at 3:26 am

    .

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  333. Eric Rosnick says

    April 14, 2020 at 4:02 am

    As someone just getting into the salt water side of the hobby this is very helpful

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    • Alex says

      April 16, 2020 at 5:52 am

      Looking forward to your restock.

      Reply
  334. Tami says

    April 15, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    Can’t wait to try you’re product!

    Reply
  335. Karl says

    April 17, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    the cheato is great, thanks !!!!

    Reply
  336. Matthew Zimmermann says

    April 17, 2020 at 5:58 pm

    Good info

    Reply
  337. Justin Hoffman says

    April 17, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Algae barn is the best

    Reply
  338. Austin says

    April 20, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    Very helpful. I have tons of chaeto in my fuge but I heard it’s best to have a few different kinds so I’m considering adding some reds.

    Reply
  339. David Benayoun says

    April 20, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    Love the pods thank you

    Reply
  340. Luis says

    April 20, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    It’s good for a 55 galón tank?

    Reply
  341. k_1alferos says

    April 20, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    Looks good

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  342. Iverson M. Eicken, Ph.D. says

    April 22, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    Are any better than others for helping copepods establish a breeding colony?

    Reply
  343. christine philpott says

    April 23, 2020 at 7:51 am

    yea i would like to know the same thing

    Reply
  344. Cassie says

    April 26, 2020 at 10:10 am

    The hubby is getting into this and would love pointers to help him do the best he can.

    Reply
  345. Charity F says

    April 27, 2020 at 8:03 am

    I love your macro algae’s! I recently stocked up and like to grow them out in my display for beauty and efficiency.

    Reply
  346. Richard Conolly says

    April 28, 2020 at 6:37 am

    Great post. I will be looking for some mixed algae very soon.

    Reply
  347. Amber says

    April 29, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    This a super informative article for someone like myself who doesn’t have a refugium yet but is planning one. I plan on growing and keeping several of these algaes in my refugium. Thanks algaebarn for the knowledge!!

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  348. Anthony says

    April 29, 2020 at 5:28 pm

    Great read! Love macros!

    Reply
  349. Michael Mooney says

    May 2, 2020 at 8:40 am

    I love keeping a fuge

    Reply
  350. Lee Shipley says

    May 4, 2020 at 3:27 pm

    Good info

    Reply
  351. Lee Shipley says

    May 4, 2020 at 3:27 pm

    Good info

    Reply
  352. Jackie Lowery says

    May 4, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    Good read!

    Reply
  353. Justin McClain says

    May 4, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    Sounds amazing.

    Reply
  354. Laura says

    May 4, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    I love Algae Barn. They have helped me so much stocking my 230g reef tank with pods and my refugium. Their packaging is outstanding and they are very quick returning questions.

    Reply
  355. Jason Ly says

    May 4, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    A bunch of beautiful macro algae conveniently in one place for new and old reefers who are trying to pick the perfect macro algae for there reefs.

    Reply
  356. Jason Ly says

    May 4, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    entering for contest give away!!! also great info on macro algae!!

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  357. Jason Ly says

    May 4, 2020 at 8:54 pm

    Entering algae barn contest for pods! Commented twice already not sure why it hasn’t been checked off my box

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  358. Victoria Brewer says

    May 5, 2020 at 12:07 am

    Might have to try a red macro fuge on the new tank!

    Reply
  359. RICHARD Machnowski says

    May 5, 2020 at 4:01 am

    Cool story bro

    Reply
  360. Nancy says

    May 5, 2020 at 4:32 am

    I purchased Red Ogo, Sea Lettuce and Chaetomorpha plus an urchin from AlgaeBarn a month or so ago. Great additions and fantastic packaging! Looking forward to shopping again.

    Reply
  361. Tom Phillips says

    May 6, 2020 at 4:05 am

    Definitely leaning towards buying some red ogo. Thanks for the info!

    Reply
  362. James Obegi says

    May 7, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    Awesome information. Love your products.

    Reply
  363. Bob Trimper says

    May 9, 2020 at 1:52 am

    great article!

    Reply
  364. vettechrvt247 says

    June 29, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    I love Algae Barn. They have helped me so much stocking my 230g reef tank with pods and my refugium. Their packaging is outstanding and they are very quick returning questions.

    Reply

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