When to replace Chaeto?

coralreefer2110 · 12/01/2007, 12:48 PM

I have had my current chaeto for about 4 months now and all my levels are currently in check. I rotate/spin it around pretty frequently to make sure the light reaches the entire thing. However, what signs should I look for when it is time to change it out?

Thanks.

Frick-n-Frags · 12/01/2007, 12:55 PM

you don't have to change it out usually. hopefully the mass will grow and you will periodically have to remove some of it. for sure pull any that is looking brownish/falling apart

LockeOak · 12/01/2007, 01:13 PM

If it fills the chamber it's in remove about half of it. (Give it away to local reefers for karma!) It's only functioning if it's growing.

Sk8r · 12/01/2007, 01:17 PM

Cut away half and give it or sell it to those who need it: it will be rich in pods and other life. Bag it with some water and maybe your lfs will give you some store credit for it.

In what other hobby can you sell your waste products?

SaltyDr · 12/01/2007, 02:49 PM

Difinitely need to thin it out. I periodically pull mine apart as well. Seems to grow better when it's not such a dense ball.

12/01/2007, 12:48 PM	#1
coralreefer2110 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 597	When to replace Chaeto? I have had my current chaeto for about 4 months now and all my levels are currently in check. I rotate/spin it around pretty frequently to make sure the light reaches the entire thing. However, what signs should I look for when it is time to change it out? Thanks. __________________ That coral? No honey, I haven't bought anything new, that has been there for a long time....

12/01/2007, 12:55 PM	#2
Frick-n-Frags Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: north central OH Posts: 10,740	you don't have to change it out usually. hopefully the mass will grow and you will periodically have to remove some of it. for sure pull any that is looking brownish/falling apart __________________ Only Dead fish swim with the current. Current Tank Info: 2 50 gal tanks, sump, still BB

12/01/2007, 01:17 PM	#4
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Cut away half and give it or sell it to those who need it: it will be rich in pods and other life. Bag it with some water and maybe your lfs will give you some store credit for it. In what other hobby can you sell your waste products? __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

12/01/2007, 01:13 PM	#3
LockeOak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 839	If it fills the chamber it's in remove about half of it. (Give it away to local reefers for karma!) It's only functioning if it's growing.

12/01/2007, 02:49 PM	#5
SaltyDr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 1,191	Difinitely need to thin it out. I periodically pull mine apart as well. Seems to grow better when it's not such a dense ball.