Macro Algae on live rocks

[FREAKABHISHEK]

Hi

I have just set up a new
nano 60 liters saltwater aquarium.
I have used about 10 kgs of live sand
and about 5 kgs of live rock and 5 kgs of dead rocks
i have also used about 5 liters of
water from an established tank to kick start the cycle
Its been 5 days and my ammonia is at 0

My live rocks have some macro algae on them
like some halimeda and some cheto.

I want to know if i should leave the
live rocks with macro algae in the new tank
or should i put it in my old tank
Would the new tank kill the algae ?

And do i have to turn on the lights for the
macro algae while my tank cycles

Thanks

[Sugar Magnolia]

It may survive the cycle, but if you really want to keep it, remove it to an established tank. And yes, it will need lighting in either situation you choose.

[FREAKABHISHEK]

any other suggestions

[tone0026]

I just set up a nano with live rock that had a lot of halimeda and many other macro algae and used it in the cycle with no problem. Halimeda specially did well, it started growing right away. The tank is a little more than a month old and I already had to prune it a few times. My lights are on for 8 hours a day.

[kclewis]

I also started my tank with macro. both in my sump and on my lr. both still alive and kicking ***.

[supernovabjt]

If your live rocks are cured and/or came from an established tank, you should have a minimal cycle and they should survive, provided your other parameters are in check.