quarantining chaeto

[anthonys51]

Mexican turbos and manual removal. I never let it get into the display, but it was growing quickly in the sump.

Yes it's in my sump too. Didnt try Mexican turbo snails. Will buy a few thanks

 

[BHHOWARD]

I've had Aiptasia and cotton candy algae come from chaeto on two separate occasions. Though I was able to eradicate each, it was not worth the trouble, so I got chaeto from a better maintained tank and did a close inspection before adding it to the sump. I know AlgaeBarn is advertising clean chaeto and it may be worth it to pay for guaranteed pest-free macroalgae.

I agree that we should use the best possible source, but being cautious, was wondering if a freshwater dip would kill the chaeto.

 

[anthonys51]

I agree that we should use the best possible source, but being cautious, was wondering if a freshwater dip would kill the chaeto.

Don't think It will kill the cheato. But it will also not kill much else too besides pods

 

[Slickwill613]

I've had Aiptasia and cotton candy algae come from chaeto on two separate occasions. Though I was able to eradicate each, it was not worth the trouble, so I got chaeto from a better maintained tank and did a close inspection before adding it to the sump. I know AlgaeBarn is advertising clean chaeto and it may be worth it to pay for guaranteed pest-free macroalgae.

From algaebarn website,


*Please note that while we go to great lengths to treat, quarantine and remove any unwanted parasites, hitchhikers, and other organisms from our macro algae we do not guarantee that this item is completely and totally free of anything unwanted. This is because sometimes spores, eggs, etc can remain viable but not visible, despite our strict quarantine procedure. We always recommend that you properly quarantine anything new that you are adding to your tank.*

 

[prsnlty]

I don't see anyone talk about it, so I assume most don't. But also read people talking about aptasia, flatworms, etc.

I too have never qt'd chaeto and have not had an issue for about 20 years... BUT recently I got some that infested one of my tanks with flatworms. Luckily they were the tan ones and Flatworm eXit will kill them. That being said, yes, QT'ing chaeto (possibly in a dedicated 10g) is a great idea

 

[K. Steven]

From algaebarn website,


*Please note that while we go to great lengths to treat, quarantine and remove any unwanted parasites, hitchhikers, and other organisms from our macro algae we do not guarantee that this item is completely and totally free of anything unwanted. This is because sometimes spores, eggs, etc can remain viable but not visible, despite our strict quarantine procedure. We always recommend that you properly quarantine anything new that you are adding to your tank.*

Then I recant my statement. I guess all you can do is thoroughly inspect it, look at the system it's coming from, and be on alert for any potential intruders to deal with them before they take hold.

 

[Brew12]

Funny this came up but I have a ball of chaeto in my coral/invert QT right now. I used Vibrant which killed all the algae in my tank (not a bad thing) so I needed to replace the chaeto. I've already found it had asterina stars hidden in it so to me, that alone made putting it in the QT first worth it.

I do not worry about fish parasites coming in on it. Ich and velvet will only attach to hard surfaces so a good rinse with tank water will keep the most common fish parasites away.

 

[BHHOWARD]

thanks for the advice