Maintaining macroalgae...

[blacknails]

Hey guys.... I just went to R*born today and bought some calpurnea and red bamboo (I think they're called that... for seahorse to cling on one) macroalgae for my 9gal FOWLR tank....

Just wanted to ask if they needed any special care and special additives to thrive... I have one small small dwarf Angelfish, a couple seahorses, 2 cleaner shrimps and 2 black sea urchins inside the tank. I expect the Angel to graze on the calpurnea but I'm hoping to maintain it in my tank for awhile...

The lighting is 11watt PL (Not too strong cause it's a FOWLR tank) and the tank's been running pretty alright for more than 2 years (with my Cleaners in there for almost 2 years already!!)

So... Do you guys think the macroalgae will be alright? Or will I have to add additives for algae or anything else? Thanks!!

[roidan]

generally they need strong lighting to thrive

[reef2]

according to some report, Iodine helps too, but do not overdose.

[osmosis]

becareful...some of the fishes feed on red bamboo...