Cleaning chaeto

mnash · 09/02/2007, 02:54 PM

My sump has a compartment in which I have a large mass of chaeto growing. This mass of algae has collected some deturius (sp) and I was wondering if I should clean it out.

Any suggestions?
Mike

coralfish · 09/02/2007, 02:58 PM

I do by just stirring it around

Eric55 · 09/02/2007, 03:28 PM

I've taken mine out and rinsed it with tap water. I hope that's not a bad thing to do.

audio101 · 09/02/2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally posted by Eric55
I've taken mine out and rinsed it with tap water. I hope that's not a bad thing to do.

At least use R/O water.

funman1 · 09/02/2007, 04:55 PM

This happens to mine one and a while.
When I do a water change I shake it in the old water I pulled out of the tank. That way I don't kill any of my pods and such.

09/02/2007, 02:54 PM	#1
mnash Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 280	Cleaning chaeto My sump has a compartment in which I have a large mass of chaeto growing. This mass of algae has collected some deturius (sp) and I was wondering if I should clean it out. Any suggestions? Mike

09/02/2007, 02:58 PM	#2
coralfish Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hardmoney, KY Posts: 750	I do by just stirring it around __________________ One leg missing and both hands free. Current Tank Info: 220 Reef

09/02/2007, 04:55 PM	#5
funman1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 4,898	This happens to mine one and a while. When I do a water change I shake it in the old water I pulled out of the tank. That way I don't kill any of my pods and such. __________________ Professional Pyro: NO REALLY; I get PAID to blow stuff up!! ~Steve~ Current Tank Info: 12G NANO

09/02/2007, 03:28 PM	#3
Eric55 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 490	I've taken mine out and rinsed it with tap water. I hope that's not a bad thing to do.