Got my chaeto today but??

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by Still-a-Newb, Oct 28, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. Still-a-Newb

    Still-a-Newb Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2010
    Messages:
    85
    Location:
    IL
    It seems like to much for my converted fuge in the back of my 29g biocube. Do I need to let it have room to grow, I got the media basket/fuge set up from InTank and the chaeto I recieved takes up the whole space, is that to much in there??
     
    Still-a-Newb, Oct 28, 2010
    Still-a-Newb, Oct 28, 2010
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. gabbagabbawill

    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2010
    Messages:
    1,401
    Location:
    Atlanta, GA
    it can grow in tight spaces, it will just become more dense... you may have to trim it more often is all...
     
    gabbagabbawill, Oct 28, 2010
    gabbagabbawill, Oct 28, 2010
    #2
  3. CrazyA

    CrazyA Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2009
    Messages:
    243
    Location:
    Redmond, Or
    i agree, mine seemed to grow more dense when it was packed in my fuge. I trimmed it back and it continues to grow back. I'd give it a little trim job as it grows at a rapid rate with nutrients and a good light source.
     
    CrazyA, Oct 28, 2010
    CrazyA, Oct 28, 2010
    #3
  4. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2009
    Messages:
    11,284
    Location:
    shenzhen Guangdong PRC
    +1 on above posts

    I would also remove it periodically and give it a rinse in a bucket of old tank water at water change time, as densely packed Chaeto can trap detritus
    so thinned out slightly is good IMO

    Steve
     
    steve wright, Oct 29, 2010
    steve wright, Oct 29, 2010
    #4