Cheato in my HOB filter?

directional · 08/27/2006, 12:58 PM

I have a question about Cheato.. I know it is a macroalge that helps keep down nitrates.. Someone told me to put it in one of my aquaclear hob filters.

How would I do this?

I have 2 aquaclear 55gal hob filters that I am taking all the media out of except the carbon and wanted to put in LR and cheato

Is this possible?

Thanks

kfisc · 08/27/2006, 01:06 PM

Yes- you'll need a light source; you're existing lights may/may not cover it. And I'm not sure if keeping carbon and cheatomorpha in the same space might not be a bit cramped? Good luck-

slevesque · 08/27/2006, 01:11 PM

Hi, it's more than possible, it's a classic!

Have a look in the nano forum, you'll find lots of info about it. With aquaclear and refugium as keywords you can find many links with google.

directional · 08/27/2006, 03:50 PM

Thanks I did a little research the only problem would be lighting I guess.. Maybe I should just use LR and Carbon and maybe a little bit of sand?

08/27/2006, 12:58 PM	#1
directional Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Farmingville, NY Posts: 368	Cheato in my HOB filter? I have a question about Cheato.. I know it is a macroalge that helps keep down nitrates.. Someone told me to put it in one of my aquaclear hob filters. How would I do this? I have 2 aquaclear 55gal hob filters that I am taking all the media out of except the carbon and wanted to put in LR and cheato Is this possible? Thanks

08/27/2006, 01:11 PM	#3
slevesque Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 377	Hi, it's more than possible, it's a classic! Have a look in the nano forum, you'll find lots of info about it. With aquaclear and refugium as keywords you can find many links with google. __________________ Stephane Levesque The Shrimp Guy! Current Tank Info: 55 + 20L

08/27/2006, 01:06 PM	#2
kfisc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,020	Yes- you'll need a light source; you're existing lights may/may not cover it. And I'm not sure if keeping carbon and cheatomorpha in the same space might not be a bit cramped? Good luck-

08/27/2006, 03:50 PM	#4
directional Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Farmingville, NY Posts: 368	Thanks I did a little research the only problem would be lighting I guess.. Maybe I should just use LR and Carbon and maybe a little bit of sand?