Is clean chaeto supposed to make noise???

[Hross]

I just got “clean” chaeto from algae barn. Put in in some fresh rodi for a soak and it’s making random clicking, popping type noises. There is random movement of the individual strands. Is this normal or do I have a horror movie in a bowl?

 

[MnFish1]

You could have lysis of the plant cells due to the change in salinity. Did algae barn recommend a freshwater dip? It's not something I would do personally. BTW - the video is not visible to me - if you posted a link to YouTube, then everyone can see it. Hope this helps.

 

[MnFish1]

PS how long was your dip? Freshwater will not kill velvet most likely there is none on the chaeto itself

 

[Hross]

About 15 minutes. There are so many posts about fresh rodi water not hurting chaeto and that it’s a good precaution to take. Newb mistake I guess.