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• Sep 25, 2006

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Can we use textures and color to add depth to an aquascape?

I have 3 very similar species of "grape" type macroalgae. One is a light lime green with larger grapes, one a bit darker and smaller grapes, and one small grapes and red. Does color or size matter more to add depth?

Here's 2 of them up close....

 

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• Sep 26, 2006

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Great to see a "saltie" on here!

When using colours and textures the general rule of thumb is darker, heavier colours at the edges, lighter, brighter colours toward the center. Similar with leaf size/shape - larger, heavier leaves towards edges and rear. Smaller, finer leaves center to front.

 

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Hey, thank you so much! That really helps!

Can you explain texture ?

 

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• Sep 26, 2006

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No probs.

Texture - leaf shape, size, form, density etc.

I look forward to seeing more pics, makes a refreshing change to see SW plants.

 

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I just took a bucket full of those out of my tank, that plant was taking over my tank. Really hard to get out too, it holds onto the LR good and breaks when trying to pull it out.

 

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Do you have a SW planted tank?

I have found it is one of my best growers, very forgiving if I make rash pruning decision. I only have a small amount of rock and encourage it to grow upward so I'll I have to do is give it a liitle squeeze to break the cell wall and pinch it off. The darker species does grow slower.

Thanks for the clarification, GF. I'll get more pics soon.

 

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I have a SW tank that I just set up a few months ago. The light green plant was on the LR and is taking over. The plan is to just have corals in the tank. Right now I only have a few Recordias that came for free with the LR.

 

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• Sep 27, 2006

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I believe it is Caulerpa racemosa and it is a fast grower. If you want a gorgeous plant that is a slow grower, check out the Halimeda genus. It sucks up calcium, but is gorgeous!

 

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I think I'll keep some in my sump for nutrients export... Not really looking for plants in my saltwater tank.

 

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I would not recommend a Caulerpa species to be in a sump. It can really cause trouble if it is not watched closely. Halimeda would not be good either, because it only exports Ca+! Chaetomorpha is good, but grows pretty slow so it's nutrient removing capabilities are minimal. I would look for a halymenia species or a Botryocladia type. Fast growers but don't tend to spore...

 

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• Sep 28, 2006

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oke, I'll check if they have these in my LFS. Thanks!

Paula