Chaeto in DT

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Phayes, Jun 16, 2009.

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  1. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    Just wondering what people's experiences were with having chaeto algae in their DT under their normal 10k/actinic lighting. Will it still continue to grow and/or absorb phosphates/nitrates as well as under a 6500k lamp in a sump?

    Just have no room to partition off a refugium in my sump, and would like some type of natural filtration such as the chaeto that I can wedge into a calm low-flow corner of my tank.
     
    Phayes, Jun 16, 2009
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  2. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    It will help to remove nitrates still, but will not grow nearly as fast as under 6500.. Also, you will shortly find small chaeto strings all over your DT..
     
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  3. fays88

    fays88 Spaghetti Worm

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    i got mine in my DT between live rocks with low flow...under 14k...it doesnt grow as fast... but still gud,however i have to cleaned my koralias every other day... because it sucks up little cut up cheatos....
    gud lck with yours mate..
     
    fays88, Jun 16, 2009
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