Some new pics of recent red macros I got-any tips on care?

Newms118 · 03/24/2018, 07:11 PM

So I just got these guys, one is a Galaxaura, the other is some bubbly plant I have no idea about. Any tips for how to grow these guys?

Galaxaura

Weird bubble plant with sticky bubbles.

Michael Hoaster · 03/24/2018, 09:22 PM

That galaxaura is pretty! I haven't kept that one but it looks calcified, so I'm guessing it likes calcium. The red grapes seem to prefer a little dimmer light than some. I'm no expert on that one either though. Google 'em.

Newms118 · 03/24/2018, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Hoaster

That galaxaura is pretty! I haven't kept that one but it looks calcified, so I'm guessing it likes calcium. The red grapes seem to prefer a little dimmer light than some. I'm no expert on that one either though. Google 'em.

Red grapes! Ok Ill check them out.

Subsea · 04/05/2018, 09:32 AM

When Red Grapes have that color, they are getting too much light. Bortacladia is collected in GOM between 60’ - 120’. At that depth, it has a dark burgundy color. As light intensifies, it goes from burgundy to red to orange to yellow. I do not find it attractive under bright light.

netspace · 04/05/2018, 10:41 PM

the bottom are red grapes, yet either very neglected or just started to regrow - they should be deep red on long stems

Newms118 · 04/08/2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by netspace

the bottom are red grapes, yet either very neglected or just started to regrow - they should be deep red on long stems

So all the grapes turned green/white and my damsel ate the rest. I moved the plant (or what remained, pretty much half the stem) to the bottom of my main display and the bubbles are starting to bud on it again. Their a deep red so the position should be enough light. Definitely a slow grower and will take a while to get up to a good height.

Subsea · 04/09/2018, 09:39 AM

I grew Red Grapes in a 55G tank with two 40W bulbs. At the end of five years, it was 16” tall and covered one third of tank as main display. It is a gorgeous display macro, unless you have Tangs or rabbits.

03/24/2018, 07:11 PM	#1
Newms118 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 364	Some new pics of recent red macros I got-any tips on care? So I just got these guys, one is a Galaxaura, the other is some bubbly plant I have no idea about. Any tips for how to grow these guys? Galaxaura Weird bubble plant with sticky bubbles.

03/24/2018, 09:22 PM	#2
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	That galaxaura is pretty! I haven't kept that one but it looks calcified, so I'm guessing it likes calcium. The red grapes seem to prefer a little dimmer light than some. I'm no expert on that one either though. Google 'em. __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

04/05/2018, 09:32 AM	#4
Subsea Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,882	When Red Grapes have that color, they are getting too much light. Bortacladia is collected in GOM between 60’ - 120’. At that depth, it has a dark burgundy color. As light intensifies, it goes from burgundy to red to orange to yellow. I do not find it attractive under bright light. __________________ Laissez les bons temps rouler, Patrick Castille Current Tank Info: 10,000G. Greenhouse Macro Growout

04/09/2018, 09:39 AM	#7
Subsea Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,882	I grew Red Grapes in a 55G tank with two 40W bulbs. At the end of five years, it was 16” tall and covered one third of tank as main display. It is a gorgeous display macro, unless you have Tangs or rabbits. __________________ Laissez les bons temps rouler, Patrick Castille Current Tank Info: 10,000G. Greenhouse Macro Growout

04/05/2018, 10:41 PM	#5
netspace Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	the bottom are red grapes, yet either very neglected or just started to regrow - they should be deep red on long stems