When to add Macroalgae

Capsle · 08/13/2016, 06:45 AM

Hey reefers,

So I've been up and running now a bit more than 3 weeks since the cycle has completed.

I have a bit of live stock in my tank, about 1/2 my CUC, 2 O clowns, an urchin and RBTA.

I did setup a fuge in my sump but it's currently empty on bare glass.

My plan was to add some Chaeto and raise pods in it. When is a good time to add the Chaeto?

Also I have about 50 lb of crushed coral that was used in the tanks previous fresh water setup. Would the crushed coral be okay to use as substrate in the fuge?

Thanks in advance.

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thegrun · 08/13/2016, 07:37 AM

You can add macro algae now since you have fish and there will be nutrients in the water for the algae to live on. I would not add crushed coral to your sump, it will catch detritus, particularly in a sump where there is lower flow, and as the detritus decays it will lead to higher nitrates. You would be better off with rock in the refugium but if you want sand use a finer grained sand.

Capsle · 08/13/2016, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by thegrun

You can add macro algae now since you have fish and there will be nutrients in the water for the algae to live on. I would not add crushed coral to your sump, it will catch detritus, particularly in a sump where there is lower flow, and as the detritus decays it will lead to higher nitrates. You would be better off with rock in the refugium but if you want sand use a finer grained sand.

Awesome. Thanks for the info.

Would live sand be good or just regular aragonite?

What about miracle mud? I've read some good reviews about it but not sure if its application.

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gone fishin · 08/13/2016, 02:30 PM

you can use just regular aragonite, well rinsed. I don't have any experience with miracle mud.

08/13/2016, 06:45 AM	#1
Capsle Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 385	When to add Macroalgae Hey reefers, So I've been up and running now a bit more than 3 weeks since the cycle has completed. I have a bit of live stock in my tank, about 1/2 my CUC, 2 O clowns, an urchin and RBTA. I did setup a fuge in my sump but it's currently empty on bare glass. My plan was to add some Chaeto and raise pods in it. When is a good time to add the Chaeto? Also I have about 50 lb of crushed coral that was used in the tanks previous fresh water setup. Would the crushed coral be okay to use as substrate in the fuge? Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Caps Current Tank Info: 65G DT with custom overflow, 35G custom sump, maxspect R420r 180w 15K, reef octopus classic 150 skimmer.

08/13/2016, 02:30 PM	#4
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	you can use just regular aragonite, well rinsed. I don't have any experience with miracle mud. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

08/13/2016, 07:37 AM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	You can add macro algae now since you have fish and there will be nutrients in the water for the algae to live on. I would not add crushed coral to your sump, it will catch detritus, particularly in a sump where there is lower flow, and as the detritus decays it will lead to higher nitrates. You would be better off with rock in the refugium but if you want sand use a finer grained sand.