too early for Macro algae?

DPWalker · 12/02/2012, 04:38 PM

Can it be too early to add any? I am about to order a CUC, and thought about ordering some chaeto too. My tank is finished cycling and this CUC will be the first occupants in the tank. The chaeto will go in my sump. I don't plan to have any fish in the system for at least a month (maybe more). Should I wait to hold off on the macro algae until it is needed?

- Dan

stingythingy45 · 12/02/2012, 05:31 PM

I would say you're fine putting chaeto in now.

kfisc · 12/02/2012, 05:39 PM

Agreed, now is good. Don't be surprised if the cheato has various micro hitchhikers that will help populate your tank.

12/02/2012, 04:38 PM	#1
DPWalker Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 14	too early for Macro algae? Can it be too early to add any? I am about to order a CUC, and thought about ordering some chaeto too. My tank is finished cycling and this CUC will be the first occupants in the tank. The chaeto will go in my sump. I don't plan to have any fish in the system for at least a month (maybe more). Should I wait to hold off on the macro algae until it is needed? - Dan

12/02/2012, 05:31 PM	#2
stingythingy45 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MA Posts: 3,296	I would say you're fine putting chaeto in now. __________________ Bob Current Tank Info: 90 gallon,mixed Reef,2-250 watt Optix 3 pendants(Phoenix 14K)2-54 watt T5 Super actnics ,ASM G-2 Gate/recirc mods,70 gal. basement sump,20L ref

12/02/2012, 05:39 PM	#3
kfisc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,020	Agreed, now is good. Don't be surprised if the cheato has various micro hitchhikers that will help populate your tank.