Macroalgae Ulva, Brown Gracilaria, & Codium in sump that I am building soon

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    2008pollyanna

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    I have purchased a 40 gallon tank and purchased baffles to make a larger sump. Any ideas on how to implement an area for these 3 macros? Do I need like a live sand bed or refugium mud? I know I better get a light right or will ordinary daylight in the house work, as the sump is not going to be under the tank, but along side it. I currently have 3 mangroves in my lil sump waiting for the big sump to be made. I havent any light on them. Hope it doesnt foul the water????
    But, is codium a good idea for the sump...my tang may like the ulva and brown gracilaria to munch.
     
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    Sand and rock rubble would be good to have.A deep sand bed(5+ inches) is supposed to with denitrification and the rubble will give the pods a place to feel safe and breed.
    Then your macros will help use up any excess nutrients.
     
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    Ogo and ulva are more difficult than the regular macro algae we use for nutrient export.In this case mud maybe a better option or mixing the two.Those algae can die without warning,fouling the water.You might to look into testing for iron,magnesium and maybe iodine.
     
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