Cheto Question

[Donsreef]

The chato in my algae reactor looks bleached.


How to id chato problem?

 

[Crabs McJones]

The chato in my algae reactor looks bleached.


How to id chato problem?

Bleached chaeto generally means to much light or not acclimated to.your light intensity , or not enough nutrients and its starving out.

 

[Donsreef]

My light is on 8 hours

 

[Crabs McJones]

My light is on 8 hours

What kind of reactor, what lights, and what are your nutrient levels. Headed off to bed so I apologize in advance if I dont answer till morning. This crab needs his shut eye

 

[Donsreef]

Hannah Checker reading phosphate 0.18 ppm?

 

[Donsreef]

What kind of reactor, what lights, and what are your nutrient levels. Headed off to bed so I apologize in advance if I dont answer till morning. This crab needs his shut eye

Skimz
MBR127 MACROALGAE REACTOR
Specifications
Dimensions - 7" x 7" x 17"
Min Water Level - 2.75"
Reactor Total Volume - 0.85 Gallons (approx)
Number of LEDs - 36 LEDs
LED Colors - Red, Blue, White
Pump Max Flow - 320 GPH
Pump Max Power - 13W