Chaeto Acclimation

[jackalexander]

I just started a mini fuge to try and combat some gross algae and keep nitrates in check. I read in some places that I should start by lighting it for 4 hours a day for a week then increase to a full light schedule of 8-12 hours a day. Any tips from successful fuge keepers? Do any of you turn the chaeto light on once your display lights turn off? I have an 18w IM Chaetomax light.

 

[Juniorh2r]

I runs fuge light opposite to tank lights I never acclimated and everything is growing well chaeto sea lettuce and pampao don't remember if that's exactly how its spelled

 

[jackalexander]

I runs fuge light opposite to tank lights I never acclimated and everything is growing well chaeto sea lettuce and pampao don't remember if that's exactly how its spelled

Perfect! I believe running the lights opposite of the tank lights will stabilize Ph right?

 

[Juniorh2r]

To a certain extent theres still a swing its lower at night than the day time mine goes to 8.1 to 8.3-8.4