Tuft of hair algae

[Paul B]

Hair algae is something that scares a lot of people and for good reason.
I only have one place in my reef where I grow it on purpose.
This was a string that I had tied to a coral that was at one time suspended from above the tank. I cut the string and let it unravel. It grew this tuft of hair algae in no time. I also collect amphipods like this, I cut a rope and unravel it. Then I hang it under my boat. It gets loaded with amphipods in a few days. This would alo house pods in a tank if I allowed it to rest on the substrait and is a good way to have a safe haven for them.
I find this one piece of hair algae interesting so I leave it alone. I don't have any tangs at the moment and the algae bleeny is not interested so there it stays.
Just felt like sharing

 

[akunochi]

I think the one thing I really enjoy about when you post up is you let your tank naturally develop. Almost everyone in the hobby would say AHHHHHH GHA but you have found a way to let it exist in a harmony and serve a purpose.

 

[Paul B]

Thank you. Algae is a friend of mine and if it all disappears I know the tank is in trouble.

 

[Peppie]

I think it adds nice texture and color. Plus a little movement to the tank.
Thanks for sharing

 

[Frankie]

Makes me think of my pruning shears