Halimeda Algae.

The photograph is of the calcareous algae Halimeda. The algae is growing on a live rock completely covered with coralline algae. The algae should be placed in an area of very good water flow & bright lighting. Constant addition of calcium, magnesium, strontium & trace elements is a must to keep this algae at its best.

Maintaining the calcium levels in the aquarium at 400 mg to 450 mg per litre (ppt) is very much a requirement for the natural growth of this algae. A very good water flow reduces the accumulation of detrius on the algae. If the algae is not attached to a rock then it is advisable to attach it to a piece of rock using any of the instant bonding adhesives such as Super glue, Acrabond, Fevikwick etc.

Reef Aquarium setup.

The video was shot last year. I am listing the varieties in the tank as well as i remember.

Xenia, Purple base Anemone, Turtle weed Algae, Cinnamon Clown, Flame Angel, Percula Clown, Grape Caulerpa, Bubble tip Anemone, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Blue Mushrooms, Red Mushrooms, Star Polyps, Red Zooanthids, Yellow Polyp, Blue Damsels. If i remember anything i will correct myself here.