chaeto help

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  1. AeLecocq

    AeLecocq Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    today i went to get a new tank with sump and the guy gave us some chaeto.. the tanks empty and theres some chaeto and live sand in a 5 gal bucket.. should we have the little light for the chaeto on 24/7?
     
    AeLecocq, Sep 6, 2009
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  2. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    You don't need your light on for 24 hours 10-12 hours will be good enough
     
    the fisherman, Sep 6, 2009
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  3. Jim522

    Jim522 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    ive ran a light on my chaeto for months and its grown like weeds. however, today i was told its probably better to run them reverse from my display tank.
     
    Jim522, Sep 6, 2009
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  4. mirandacollc

    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    a small florecent light will keep chato going strong. Its an easy grow stuff!
     
    mirandacollc, Sep 6, 2009
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  5. Jim522

    Jim522 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    ran the light 24/7 i mean
     
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  6. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    i would run it on a reverse light cycle of the dt to help with nighttime ph
     
    bwalker9801, Sep 6, 2009
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  7. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Running a reverse cycle does help offset the ph swing; the lack of photosynthesis during night causes.
     
    mikejrice, Sep 6, 2009
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  8. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    I run my lights 24/7 on the fuge always have
     
    oceanparadise1, Sep 6, 2009
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