Chaeto Farming

[sasquatch]

Is chaeto the wonder weed? would building a chaeto factory be of benefit in nutrient reduction. Ive seen lots of fuges with a clump but never a dedicated grow op.

 

[lcstorc]

Most people seem to keep cheato in their fuge. Not sure what you mean by cheato farming or a dedicated grow, but in general it seems you want as much as you have room for without impeding flow etc. It is definitely known for reducing nitrates/phospates.

 

[Gina]

Chaeto Rocks!
Besides competing with other algeas in reducing phospates it's also a great place for pods and other critters to live.

 

[sasquatch]

Im thinking of a separate tower or multi tiered rack system. Independant water supply,lights etc an organic nitrate removal factory

 

[boozeman]

there are many aquarists that use macro algae cultivation for nutrient removal...it's a good idea.
Expanding on that a bit is the construction of a dedicated algal turf scrubber.
Also, not just algae and macro but cultivation of mangrove plants.
I've even read about Xenia culture tanks set up as nutrient export mechanisms!!

 

[ieatcoral]

where can you buy chaeto? lfs?

 

[ReefGuy69]

Most people on here will sell you a bag. im thinking of selling some soon. my fuse is about full of it. some LFS carry it. it was hard to find for me.

 

[Rodrigo]

That is a good option to be in consideration.... may you be succeed..