Chaeto placement

[EvanDeVita]

Hi all,
I'm getting a bagful of chaeto (prob too much) for my IM NUVO 30 Long, and I was wondering where I could put the Chaeto? I believe I could get away with putting them in my back chamber because I have two AI Prime lights that send a decent amount of light into the rear chambers, but I'm not sure how much light Chaeto needs.

Where could I put Chaeto? All options are appreciated

 

[Bj’s Reef]

I’m following to see what I might learn from this discussion.

 

[GaryE]

Hi all,
I'm getting a bagful of chaeto (prob too much) for my IM NUVO 30 Long, and I was wondering where I could put the Chaeto? I believe I could get away with putting them in my back chamber because I have two AI Prime lights that send a decent amount of light into the rear chambers, but I'm not sure how much light Chaeto needs.

Where could I put Chaeto? All options are appreciated

Chaeto needs a different spectrum than corals. You really should think about a plant grow light for it.

 

[noobreefer2]

It's an AIO right?

 

[Pistondog]

Hi all,
I'm getting a bagful of chaeto (prob too much) for my IM NUVO 30 Long, and I was wondering where I could put the Chaeto? I believe I could get away with putting them in my back chamber because I have two AI Prime lights that send a decent amount of light into the rear chambers, but I'm not sure how much light Chaeto needs.

Where could I put Chaeto? All options are appreciated

The more you give it, the faster it will grow.

 

[Micro-Reefs Aquarium]

Cheato will grow like mad with the Innovative Marine 9watt LED. I have it in my media basket with with a closed black acrylic cover. In literally 2 weeks it went from golf ball to ten is ball and my LFS gave me $10 credit, I came home with 5 gallons saltwater and $3 store credit.

 

[EvanDeVita]

It's an AIO right?

Yea

 

[EvanDeVita]

It seems I need to get a special light - can anyone recommend a cheap one

 

[DrMMI]

I got this. It works amazing, especially after I added a small maxijet pump to increase flow to my chaeto.

 

[Mikedawg]

I've been very happy with the 9 w Tunze Eco Chic light which you can run underwater; may be too long for your set up however.

 

[EvanDeVita]

I got this. It works amazing, especially after I added a small maxijet pump to increase flow to my chaeto.

I like the price - but most people recommend 9 w and this one is 100w... is it too powerful? Also did you keep it running all the time or how did you set it on a timed schedule?

 

[EvanDeVita]

I've been very happy with the 9 w Tunze Eco Chic light which you can run underwater; may be too long for your set up however.

Unfortunately it is too long for my tank, but thanks anyway!

 

[noobreefer2]

What compartment are you putting your chaeto in? This light may work well:

 

[noobreefer2]

Or the smaller form factor:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/chaetomax-2-n-1-refugium-led-auqa-gadget-innovative-marine.html

 

[Brady4000]

I got this. It works amazing, especially after I added a small maxijet pump to increase flow to my chaeto.

+1 I use this, grows my cheato at a rapid pace.



I also use this on my Biocube, works great as well. Had to put a strip of painter tape on it because it’s a little too powerful. But I also keep it like 1 inch away from the cheato.

LED Full Spectrum Aquarium Refugium Light

Powerful, small and affortable LED refigium light for your aquarium

intankaquatics.com

 

[Yevoc]

+1 I use this, grows my cheato at a rapid pace.

To the OPs question. Yes this is too much light for your fuge. I run 2 of them on a 240g system. One of the 9w lights are probably better for your use case

 

[Brady4000]

The second link I sent, is 12w I run it like this on my Biocube, I connected it with Velcro.

Don’t really know the difference between a 9w and 12w light when it comes to cheato, all I can say is it works for me.


Also I keep it running 24/7

 

[EvanDeVita]

The second link I sent, is 12w I run it like this on my Biocube, I connected it with Velcro.

Don’t really know the difference between a 9w and 12w light when it comes to cheato, all I can say is it works for me.


Also I keep it running 24/7

I would do this, but the back of central compartment is all black (no light enters or escapes). Is there a way around this?

 

[EvanDeVita]

What compartment are you putting your chaeto in? This light may work well:

My center compartment of my AIO

 

[Brady4000]

I would do this, but the back of central compartment is all black (no light enters or escapes). Is there a way around this?

Might want to think about getting a submergible refug light, depending on the size of the opening in the AIO sump.

You can mount a light like the one I sent you, on the top. But not sure how much it will buy you once the cheato gets even a little thick.

How big of an area do you have back there?