Cheato help

joshbbert · Dec 5, 2014

Im currently overrun with cheato in the sump and id like to clear some out but I don't want to lose any of the pods and roti's as it took a while to get the population up. Any suggestions? Should I just shake it off in the sump or in the display? Or just cut it out and except the losses thanks for the help :)

BfishLpond78 · Dec 5, 2014

If you are that concerned, you can trim, shake off in the DT or in the sump. Just be aware that there might be a detritus buildup within that cheato that may cloud the tank for a bit. As long as you have a place for the pods and critters to breed without fear of predators they will recover the losses in no time at all.

mfinn · Dec 5, 2014

I'd take out the amount you want to remove and rinse it out in the display tank.
I agree that you will see detritus, but it will clear.

joshbbert · Dec 6, 2014

BfishLpond78 said:
If you are that concerned, you can trim, shake off in the DT or in the sump. Just be aware that there might be a detritus buildup within that cheato that may cloud the tank for a bit. As long as you have a place for the pods and critters to breed without fear of predators they will recover the losses in no time at all.