Bottle brush algae

I did a search of the forum and saw nothing.

Does anyone know anything about bottle brush algae?

 

common names can be tricky with macro algaes, I assume you're talking about penicillus sp?

 

Yes that is another name I have seen used. Any info about them?

 

Generally easy to care for, cool addition to reef tanks IMO, also extremely efficient at removing nitrates and phosphates.

 

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=490 1478&pcatid=1478

Good call VA

 

Thank you, used to be very interested in macros, but the LFS never got any in :/

 

I had been wondering what plant could be in the DT. This looks like a good one.

 

Those sold as "purple kelp" are often good in tanks, as well as Halimeda sp., assuming you don't have algae eating fish (tangs for example).

 

That could be a problem in my tank. I have a blue hippo and flame angel. They are both nipping at the rocks all the time. Still think it may be worth a shot. Seems like a plant or two would round things out.