Adding chaeto

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  1. Piano10

    Piano10 Aiptasia Anemone

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    I want to add some chaeto to my tank to help with nitrates.
    I don't have a sump or fuge, its going in the dt.

    Is there any prep I should do before adding it to my tank? I know it doesn't require acclimating.
     
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  2. mdbostwick

    mdbostwick Vlamingii Tang

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    prepare for it to be everywhere in your DT
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

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    +1 very invasive
     
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  4. Piano10

    Piano10 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Is there any way to contain it within the dt?
     
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    mdbostwick Vlamingii Tang

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    I can't even fully contain it in my sump.

    no matter what, pieces are going to break off and float around and then start to grow somewhere else. If it is in a sump at least you can have the water pass through a sock or filter floss before going to the DT to keep it contained.
     
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  6. Piano10

    Piano10 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Crap!

    I saw someone use a soapdish with suction cups to hold it under a filter so it didn't get out of control but the soapdish is too big for my tank.

    Been trying to figure out what else I could use and I'm drawing blanks
     
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  7. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    If you have a smaller tank, could you possibly do more Water Changes?
     
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  8. mdbostwick

    mdbostwick Vlamingii Tang

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    Chaeto requires a lot of flow too. A restricted place in the DT may not give you a lot of nutrient export.
     
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  9. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    You sure you cant setup a sump? It would open doors to many possibilities. You could make it a display sump too. Here is my setup...

    the nursery box is how i "contained" my cheato but i did this so it wouldn't be over run by my caluerpa
     

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  10. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    This.

    A 10% weekly water change should be more than sufficient unless your tank is overstocked or you're over-feeding.
     
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