keeping chaeto in the refuge?

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by stepho, Dec 30, 2008.

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  1. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Hey guys.

    I have a question for you. I have some balls of chaeto in my refugium. I am currently using the veggie clip things for feeding tangs to keep them in there. Is there a better way to keep them from flowing into my return pump?
     
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  2. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    i would grab a small piece of live rock and tie em' on there, literally.
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You get better growth when it's tumbling around...... Got a pic of the situation?
     
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  4. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Yes, small pieces of live rock for them to gain a foothold will work.
     
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  5. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    oh that is a good idea about cliping or tying them! I know it is best to let them tumble around, however the way my sump is designed, I have had a lot of trouble getting the chaeto sucked into this little area that then causes a blockage of water to the pumps! I am going to try to tie them down tomorrow
     
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  6. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Ok I will try letting it tumble. I had a plant down there before that went over the wall of the refugium, and got sucked up by the return pump and chopped up into little bits.
     
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  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Here are a couple of pics that show an eggcrate cut to size and glued to stop that from happening. Some pumps come with a filter sponge also.

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