Chaeto Farming

sasquatch · 09-22-2006, 11:58 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, 01:55 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, 07:57 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, 11:15 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, 11:25 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!!

ieatcoral · 11-24-2008, 05:58 PM

where can you buy chaeto? lfs?

ReefGuy69 · 11-24-2008, 06:05 PM

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.

09-22-2006, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,981 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Chaeto Farming 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.

09-23-2006, 01:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 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 Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

09-23-2006, 07:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 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

09-23-2006, 11:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,981 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

09-23-2006, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,802 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Chaeto Farming 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!! __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

11-24-2008, 05:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
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ReefGuy69 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 934 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Chaeto Farming 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. __________________ Dennis ________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...journal-3.html 55gal AGA w/ built in overflow 15 gal acrylic DIY sump/fuge 75lbs Fiji Live Rock 45lbs of Live Sand 1-1/2inch (1) 96 watt Super Blue Actinic Power Compact (2) 96 Watt 10,000k Power Compacts (2) Ebo Jager 200 watt heaters Seaclone 150 Skimmer (2) Hagen 50's Power Heads for flow (2) Hagen 70's Power Heads for flow (1) Hagen 70 Return Pump DIY ATO system (5 Gal) Algae Scrubber w/(4) 9watt 67k Bulbs TLF 150 Phosban Reactor 12X turnover rate 1 Ocellaris Clownfish, 1 Firefish, 1 Blue Hippo Tang, 1 Black and White Goby, Neon Green Hairy Mushrooms, Red Zoanthus Polyps, Sand Sifting Starfish, Emerald Crab, Various Snails and Hermits

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