Do you need baffles in a sump?
Almost all modern in-sump skimmers require a constant water height for the skimmer to sit in. That means you should have a baffle to create a stable water-level skimmer compartment in the sump.
What does Chaeto do in a sump?
Chaeto works as a natural filter to remove excess nitrates and phosphates from the tank water. It also works to accommodate Copepods and Amphipods. Ensuring the cleanliness of the water, it helps to maintain the water quality in the reef tank.
How much flow do you need for Chaeto?
There must be adequate water flow in your tank. You should change the refugium water volume in one hour. For example for a 10-gallon refugium, the water flow should be 10 gallons per hour,(GPH). The ideal pH for water should be between 7.9 and 8.2.
How do you add Chaeto?
Adding chaeto after the aquarium has finished the ammonia (drops to zero) – nitrite (drops to zero) – nitrate is very high and you do water changes to get it down to the 20ish range. Then add chaeto.
Does Chaeto raise pH?
During the daytime, the Chaetomorpha will help raise the pH by consuming carbon dioxide from the air. During the night, it might add a bit of carbon dioxide, but shouldn’t have much effect.
How quickly does Chaeto grow?
Mine typically grows 50% per week.
How fast should Chaeto grow?
Does Chaeto need to tumble?
No, your Chaeto does not need to tumble. It is easy and beneficial to tumble when the Chaeto is still small, but as the mass gets larger and more dense it will become more and more difficult, and may eventually stop.
Can I put Chaeto in my display tank?
Yeah, you can grow it in your display tank. Most people don’t because its not appealing to look at. All you need is a clear flow through container to put the chaeto in and your tank lights will work to grow it as well. Make sure you put it in a good flow area as it needs to move some from the current to help it grow.
How long does it take for Chaeto to work?
Chaeto needs at least 8 hours of darkness so run the reactor’s LEDs for no more than 16 hours. Run a reverse daylight cycle to keep the system water pH stable 24/7. Acclimate Chaeto to the intense LEDs by slowly ramping up the light cycle over a week. Start with AS LITTLE AS 4 hours.
Why does my Chaeto keep dying?
Good water flow allows the algae to efficiently release wastes as well as take in nutrients and carbon dioxide. However, if water movement through the mass is weak, the plants can choke out, starve and eventually begin to die. …
What can I do about chaeto in my tank?
I put some coarse filter floss around my return pump inlet. It prevents any rogue pieces of chaeto (and snails) from getting sucked in. Even when the filter floss seems dirty, my flow-rate is unaffected. Chaeto can be very finicky, especially in a newish tank or one with low nutrients.
What should I do if my chaetos are dissolving?
If your chaetos recent and just came from a store it could be stressed and dissolving a little bit. If you want to stop the problem directly I’d add some sort of barrier such as floss before the fuge reaches the return.
Why do you need filter Floss for chaeto?
It prevents any rogue pieces of chaeto (and snails) from getting sucked in. Even when the filter floss seems dirty, my flow-rate is unaffected. Chaeto can be very finicky, especially in a newish tank or one with low nutrients. Also needs the ‘right’ amount of light and flow, and that often needs to be determined by experimenting.
What happens to chaeto if you cut it off?
Chaeto that’s failing will feel limp in the hand, not bristly and stiff like healthy chaeto. It will also turn white and start to fragment, which is when you get pieces breaking off and getting in your DT. Any dying chaeto should be quickly removed. Don’t try and save it, just start over with a new batch.