If you are not using algae to eliminate your nitrates you are missing out.  In many fish only systems, keeping algae will allow the aquarist to almost eliminate the need for water changes altogether.  Also, many aquarists don't know it but macro algae actually use all of the toxins that we must watch so carefully in our aquariums.  Ammonia, nitrites, nitrates and phosphates are used by algae as fertilizer and are removed from the water to make for happier fish.

Care should be taken when using large quantities of algae for nutrient uptake.  The algae will cause a large oxygen and PH swing at night because at night the plants actually use oxygen instead of producing it, thereby greatly decreasing the level of available oxygen for the fish in your tank.  24 hour lights over the algae or the use of additional aeration equipment are two methods that are commonly used to avoid this problem.  Please also make sure to remove any dead or sick algae from your aquarium as soon as possible because the decaying algae is very harmful for your fish just like decaying food that is left uneaten.

These are warm water algae that won't shock from typical saltwater aquarium temps! about 77 degrees. Other species may be from cold water climates and will not acclimate to average tropical saltwater temps.

Basic care.. Simply float the unopened bag containing your new alga in the tank for about 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the temperatures to match up.  Then place the alga in your tank.  Red Gracilaria will not attach itself to rocks or substrate.  Please use rubber bands, glue rocks or a similar means to hold the alga in place.  Trim your algae periodically to directly remove the absorbed toxins from your water or use it as food for your herbivore fish.



*  Combined Shipping info:  Please first add all of the items that you would like to purchase to your eBay shopping cart before placing your order.  The eBay system will automatically apply the combined shipping discount for you before your order is complete.  If for any reason, the discount is not successfully applied for you, please contact us directly.


OUR GUARANTEE...


This guarantee shall be considered void if you know that the reason that your item perished was because of some reason within your control such as, but not limited to:

- lack of proper lighting, flow, nutrients, salinity, temperature, poor water quality etc.

- tank inhabitants eating or otherwise causing the death or your macro algae or coral

- improper equipment setup such as, powerhead induced damages, pump problems or other equipment related issues

- negligence on the customer's part such as: leaving the macro algae or coral out of the water too long, placing the algae in an improper location or leaving the macro algae or corals in the mail box too long or any other issue that the customer has power to control

This guarantee covers the original item only and a replacement or refund for the original purchased item is the customer's sole coverage under this guarantee.  We can not be responsible for any other losses or expenses whether consequential or incidental.

*  Brown, dead or rotted spots may show up after your algae arrives to you but these are only temporary and your product will quickly recover under good aquarium conditions.  These spots after shipping are stress related and do not mean that your algae or corals are dead.  We do our best to package all of our live products and these issues are a bit rare but they should be considered normal and expected when receiving live plants and corals in the mail.

**  We ask that all buyers please research the necessary care for the live item that they are purchasing before placing an order with us.  Macro algae and corals have specific care requirements and if these requirements and needs are not met in your aquarium, the macro algae or coral may perish.  If you have any questions whatsoever about caring for your macro algae or coral, please contact us directly as we are always here and glad to help in any way that we can!