Macro Algae

[mkunk1]

Is there a different macro that I could put in my fuge that doesn't free float like chaeto?

I put a clump that I ordered from reefcleaners in and all it has done is fall apart and is now clogged in my return lines no matter how many different things I try to stop it from flowing over the baffle into the return chamber.

Is there anything else I could try?

 

[ritter6788]

Is there a different macro that I could put in my fuge that doesn't free float like chaeto?

I put a clump that I ordered from reefcleaners in and all it has done is fall apart and is now clogged in my return lines no matter how many different things I try to stop it from flowing over the baffle into the return chamber.

Is there anything else I could try?

The chaeto I got from them did the same thing. I'm not sure what that is but it was just a bag of shredded up algae that made a mess. I wouldn't buy that anymore.

Try some from someone that has it growing in their tank already. It should grow in a nice mat or ball shape if tumbled. That chaeto from reefcleaners is unusable IMO. You'll still have stray bits from chaeto but it should hold together and float nicely.

 

[mkunk1]

After emailing him asking for suggestions I was told my light may not be strong enough. But I read that most people on here just use the 5000k 75 watt equiv bulbs from HD or Lowes, which is what I have. Is this too weak?

 

[ritter6788]

After emailing him asking for suggestions I was told my light may not be strong enough. But I read that most people on here just use the 5000k 75 watt equiv bulbs from HD or Lowes, which is what I have. Is this too weak?

No your light is fine for chaeto.