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07/23/2007, 04:51 PM
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My Chaeto has taken over fuge...& pics of my 46 bow
How should I handle trimming/cutting my Chaeto? It is in my 30 gallon sump and it has totally taken over my refuge section...I was wondering if I should do something about it. All the little filter feeding inverts, worms, and pods seem to love it. I didn't want to disturb them; but it is getting to the point of out of control...
Any suggestions? Thanks! [IMG]  [/IMG] [IMG]  [/IMG] [IMG]  [/IMG]
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Alan "Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: 60g rimless reef w/ 30g sump + 10g refuge |
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07/23/2007, 04:53 PM
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Many just remove handfuls of it. Some sell it or give it away.
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R.A.S.O.C. : Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte Current Tank Info: 55g mixed reef |
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07/23/2007, 04:53 PM
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That's the process. You need to remove some of the Chateo to remove some of the nitrates it consumes.
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07/23/2007, 04:57 PM
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My Dragonface...
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07/23/2007, 05:00 PM
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07/23/2007, 05:02 PM
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nice, what does the dragonface eat?
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07/23/2007, 05:15 PM
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My Dragonface eats the pods I suck up from my fuge every once in a while...I see him mostly picking at the rocks on little bugs/pods...he's doing well.
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07/23/2007, 05:55 PM
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I have the same size fuge and the same type of algae. I would pull out 2/3's of it. If you are worried about losing pods that are in it. remove the amount you want and put it in a bucket of tank water... shake it out and then put the water back in the fuge or tank.
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07/23/2007, 06:22 PM
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I would half it and give it to someone who needs it locally or sell it for slightly over shipping costs online.
Great looking tank, but i think the tang police have a ticket with your name on it. |
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Once I upgrade my skimmer; finish my Bachelor's at CSUN, I am upgrading to a 120 gallon. He'll be in paradise then...
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