Chaeto help!

[Jurgo]

I wanted to add a live filter to help lower my nitrate levels and I thought about adding caeto. But I can't add another light specific to it because I have no room. Could I take it out and put it in a small container full of the tank water and leave it outside to absorb the sun rays instead and put it back in at night?

 

[HD_Reefer]

I don't think that would work out for you. The photosynthesis that happens under light is what absorbs the nitrates...having that occur outside of the tank would not help your cause.

Upload a pic of your tank setup and we'll try to come up with an alternate solution for you.

 

[Jurgo]

I don't think that would work out for you. The photosynthesis that happens under light is what absorbs the nitrates...having that occur outside of the tank would not help your cause.

Upload a pic of your tank setup and we'll try to come up with an alternate solution for you.

 

[Jurgo]

It isn't near any windows and in the back of the tank is filter floss. I don't mind the Caeto being in the front or back side of the tank. Thank you for your advice!

 

[AlgaeBarn]

There are magnetic lights that are designed for all in one tanks like that so you can utilize the back chamber as a refugium. You might have to move the tank forward a bit (away from the wall) to fit it though. You could also use a different macro algae like Red Ogo and have it in your display

 

[HD_Reefer]

Or you could keep it external with something like this. I have an external on the 24g AquaTop, but its a PIA to harvest without getting water everywhere!

What is the best use for the refugium chamber in an AIO?

Here’s an idea for you. JBJ 45 AIO

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