Plants in reef

[gator51]

anyone have plants in their reefs,if so what kinds?

[drummereef]

I have some caulerpa and halimeda if that's what you mean? :D

[bassettmd]

Tagging along, what plants do you guys have in your reef (not sump)? Do you find them beneficial? Can I see a pic?

[gator51]

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[papagimp]

Lot's of people utilize various forms of Macro-algae, such as the many types of caulepra and cheatomorphia, halimeda, razor kelp, stuff like that. But more and more people are even looking into actual marine plants, not macro algae. Such as various sea grasses. Lot's to consider when going for marine plants vs. the macro though. For instance, if you wanted certain types of sea grasses, may require up to an 8" deep sandbed to properly root itself. No reason not to venture into true planted marine tanks though, we need more interest in this aspect of the hobby.