Any Urchin-Safe Macro Algae Out There?

SoloChromis · 11/27/2014, 05:42 PM

After seeing some *awesome*, jaw dropping macro algae tanks here on RC, I have seriously considered adding some to my 120, for looks and extra nutrient export. Problem is, I have 2 pincushion urchins in the tank. They're really interesting additions, and they're my dad's favorite thing in the tank, so they're not going anywhere, but I've witnessed first hand the kind of algae munching machines these guys are, and I get a nasty feeling that no macro out there would be safe around them. Am I wrong? Are there species of macro that you guys feel would be safe around my pincushions (I don't mind trimming, but I don't want the entire crop being plowed down overnight)? Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving

11/27/2014, 05:42 PM	#1
SoloChromis Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 787	Any Urchin-Safe Macro Algae Out There? After seeing some awesome, jaw dropping macro algae tanks here on RC, I have seriously considered adding some to my 120, for looks and extra nutrient export. Problem is, I have 2 pincushion urchins in the tank. They're really interesting additions, and they're my dad's favorite thing in the tank, so they're not going anywhere, but I've witnessed first hand the kind of algae munching machines these guys are, and I get a nasty feeling that no macro out there would be safe around them. Am I wrong? Are there species of macro that you guys feel would be safe around my pincushions (I don't mind trimming, but I don't want the entire crop being plowed down overnight)? Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving __________________ 60g Macro Algae & Gorgonian Dominated Reef Cube & 20g (Peacock) Mantis Tank Current Tank Info: 60g Caribbean-esque Reef (2'x2'x2'), 10g Quarantine