Recommendations for display Macro/softie tank

[Gellisjr1]

I am in the process of putting a small macro/softie display tank together. The tank is a 20 gallon tall & has been running approx 4 months. I initially plumbed the 20 gal. tank into my display tanks sump and added some established live rock from my display to fast track the cycling process. I have since separated the two systems now that this one is well established and growing coraline. I am looking for attractive looking macro for the tank and would appreciate some recommendations of which species and where to purchase from. I have recently purchased some dragon's breath from a online source and you can say that I was less than pleased with the amount of macro I received vs what I spent. I just purchased some Pom Pom macro yesterday from my LFS and was given a full specimen cup for $10. The dragon's breath does seem to be doing well in the tank. The coloring has really come around since being placed in the aquarium. The tips have a really bright orangish red coloring. I am hoping it takes off and grows well. I would like to propagate it and add it to other spots and another aquarium I have set up. I want some different colors and shapes of macro in the tank.

 

[Paleozoic_reefer]

Macros are a great challenge and if done right look amazing. You have the ones I would recommend off the bat. For dragons breath you’ll have to dose iron and they do best IMO with full spectrum white lights. You can also try calerpa for a touch of green!

 

[Gellisjr1]

Macros are a great challenge and if done right look amazing. You have the ones I would recommend off the bat. For dragons breath you’ll have to dose iron and they do best IMO with full spectrum white lights. You can also try calerpa for a touch of green!

Thank you for the Iron tip. Much appreciated.

 

[vlangel]

Codium, caulerpa cupressoides and ulva are nice for green in the tank. I even have chaeto in my display but it can be too messy for most people.
I have 2 species of gracilaria along with red grape caulerpa. I have found all of these macros to be pretty easy.

 

[irwinsbugs]

codium is great, I am also a sucker for halimeda, they remind me of cacti

 

[Subsea]

In general, macro algae consumes nutrients much faster than coral. I have found GulfCoast EcoSystems an excellent supplier of macro and CUC. In addition to iron, macro will consume all trace minerals and supplements should be added regularly. I use liquid seaweed concentrate or add your water change from established aquariums.

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[strich]

Caulerpa Filiformis is an amazing green:

Caulerpa Taxifolia is a cool fern:

I don't remember exactly what they're called but the Christmas Trees are a really unique shape:

 

[Naekuh]

String of Pearls - It sits in my refugium.

I have been asked by a few local friends and my LFS they want trimmings next time i trim.
I have 4 rocks with them planted like this. Not a super fast grower, but at the same time, not too slow.
Prefers blue/white light over red/white.

But the LFS has said each time i bring them in, its sold that day.

 

[The_Macro_Lady]

Caulerpa Filiformis is an amazing green:

Caulerpa Taxifolia is a cool fern:

I don't remember exactly what they're called but the Christmas Trees are a really unique shape:

that caulerpa Filiformis! I’ll buy if you have it available