mjv0103 October 26, 2015 Share October 26, 2015 I did a DIY sump a while back so so that I could maximise my space under my tank. It's two 10g tanks joined together with 2 bulkheads, one lower, and one higher on opposite sides. I've got my in flow on the left, with skimmer, then 5 gallon area, which leads to another 5 gallon area with my heater, then a return section. I wanted to turn the area after my skimmer into a fuge. I've got this to light it up WavePoint Daylight Micro Sun LED High Output Clamp Light. So i bought the light, bought some chaeto, and started it up. I ran the light for about 10 hours a day. It didn't take long for the cheato to crumble up and get tossed into my display. Any idea what I need to do? I bought the chaeto online and it took 4 full days to get to me. would that be the issue? I want to get it going again and start up some PODS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjv0103 October 26, 2015 Author Share October 26, 2015 Also, where's a good place locally to get some more chaeto, or does any local reefer see their growth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thakki October 26, 2015 Share October 26, 2015 Even I got my chaeto online...came overnight though...never had any issue...and its growing very well. I ordered my light on Amazon...very happy with that...I let it on just like you do 10-12 hrs in the night. I can't say what could be the reason for it to crumble up though...most likely it couldn't survive without light for 4 days...just a guess. BTW...I added a full bottle of Doctor Eco Systems copepods and rotifers and after 3 to 4 weeks I could see lot of pods in the refugium. Its really good product to get your started with pods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz123 October 26, 2015 Share October 26, 2015 There are two different kinds of chaeto that I have encountered. One is fairly thick strands and holds together well, and the other is finer and I always have ended up with pieces that break off and can't stand that kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22bfan October 27, 2015 Share October 27, 2015 Ive got plenty of good chaeto and would be happy to give away a few fist fulls if your willing to make it out to Martinsburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjv0103 October 29, 2015 Author Share October 29, 2015 Ive got plenty of good chaeto and would be happy to give away a few fist fulls if your willing to make it out to Martinsburg. Urchin, thank you so much for the offer. Would definitely take you up on the offer if I lived closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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