Thinning Cheato

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  1. dahos

    dahos Feather Duster

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    The macro algae portion of my refug is full of Cheato. It has grown like crazy the last two months. How often should I trim it? How much is appropriate? The macro section of my refuge is about a 14"x12" section of a 20 gallon tank.
     
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  2. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    I remove it in small amounts then let it grow to fill up again. I usually only take out about a fist sized chunk.

    I've been wondering the same though so I hope a lot of people post.
     
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  3. dahos

    dahos Feather Duster

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    I think I will take out half and let it grow back.

    I guess new growth would be beneficial just don't want to lose the critters that live in there. Maybe I can find some way to put it in DT long enough to allow them to move to the rockwork.

    I heard that cheato needs to be able to roll/turnover occasionally in the flow. Not sure if that is true or not.
     
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  4. NeighborTomita

    NeighborTomita Banned

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    Hope this helps.
     
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  5. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I don't have mine turning over or anything, it just sits there and the flow goes through it. When I take some out, I take out about a fist sized at a time, but I may take out more to let it regrow.
     
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  6. skiergd011013

    skiergd011013 Peppermint Shrimp

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    i take out about a fist size clump when i notice its getting big.
     
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  7. dahos

    dahos Feather Duster

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    It does. Thank you.

    Sounds like a good weekend project.
     
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  8. surferdude

    surferdude Banned

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    I am on the other side of the spectrum. I cannot get my Chateo to grow???? what Am I doing wrong. Everything is Dark Green incolr and is living but will NOT grow???? What's up with thaT???????

    Ride the Big One!!!!
     
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  9. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    what lighting do you have on it
     
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  10. MaJaCa

    MaJaCa Plankton

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    best bulb for fuge
     
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