FluffySackson Gambusia MFK Member Aug 27, 2014 599 7 18 Aug 11, 2015 #1 I have a ton of cheato algae in my saltwater reef tank's sump. I know black belts venture into the ocean to eat seaweed. Anything negative from feeding him some? I plan to wash the algae in some freshwater before I do.
I have a ton of cheato algae in my saltwater reef tank's sump. I know black belts venture into the ocean to eat seaweed. Anything negative from feeding him some? I plan to wash the algae in some freshwater before I do.
numbah84 Jack Dempsey MFK Member Jul 6, 2011 150 25 31 Vacaville, CA Aug 11, 2015 #3 I think with a little rinsing you will be fine, there will probably be plenty of amphipods living in the algae for him to snack on as well.
I think with a little rinsing you will be fine, there will probably be plenty of amphipods living in the algae for him to snack on as well.
FluffySackson Gambusia MFK Member Aug 27, 2014 599 7 18 Aug 11, 2015 #4 Gave him a dollop, shredded it up and gobbled it down. I guess it's safe, since the pellet food (NLS) contains seaweed anyways.
Gave him a dollop, shredded it up and gobbled it down. I guess it's safe, since the pellet food (NLS) contains seaweed anyways.