Chaeto Farming

sasquatch · 09-22-2006, 10:58 PM

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 · 09-23-2006, 12:55 AM

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 · 09-23-2006, 06:57 AM

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

sasquatch · 09-23-2006, 10:15 AM

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

boozeman · 09-23-2006, 10:25 AM

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!!

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Chaeto Farming 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. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,294 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chaeto Farming Chaeto Rocks! Besides competing with other algeas in reducing phospates it's also a great place for pods and other critters to live. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,508 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Chaeto Farming Im thinking of a separate tower or multi tiered rack system. Independant water supply,lights etc an organic nitrate removal factory __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Barb ripped my sig

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