Chaetomorpha algae in Main Display

[Mmatos6]

Hi, I'm new, still learning and on a budget.

I don't have a sump system but wanted to add Chaetomorpha algae.
So I put it in a netted bag and its floating in my tank till I have find a good way to have it there that also looks pretty. - I don't have coral yet, Making sure I've fully matured and ready, system is 4 months in.

Was adding Chaetomorpha algae to the Main display in this manner a Good Idea or Bad Idea?

Any Other suggestions? Any Suggestions how I can house it in my main display without having it float around or lookng as bad as it does now?

See my Pic below...Hope this works....

 

[andylee]

Would try to get it out

First of all, it's not very attractive, per your comments.
Secondly and more importantly, it's difficult to control. It can overgrow your corals. Every so often, a few strands get pumped from my sump into my display. I always try to get it out.
Third, I don't see your picture.

 

[JonnyJ]

this is what i did on an old tank. all my tanks have sumps now though.

 

[JonnyJ]

that breeder box was 7$, but i used a suction set from a maxijet i had laying around.

 

[andylee]

Never mind

Missed the part about the bag.

 

[Mmatos6]

Sweet! Thanks!, Whats that Other Algae you have there between your rocks?

 

[JonnyJ]

Its caulerpa prolifera, this was an old old tank that i had planned to go corals and macro algae.

i wouldnt suggest in DT as it can take over quick.

 

[Imbarrie]

There are plenty of display tank type of macro algae you can get that you dont need to keep in a separate container.
Depending on what kind of fish you have, you can try ulva, red gracilaria, certain types of calerpa. I have had many different kinds growing in my display and encouraged them to get as big as they could. Never had problems removing them.
I would not worry about the bag. Just place it in the tank.