Something was brought to my attention at the LFS where macro algae is concerned. I'd like to confirm this information.
I recently purchased some Chaetomorpha to add to a refugium. The employee who helped me said that Chaetomorpha was a good choice. He went on to explain that some macro algae, will turn to an asexual state when the lights go out.
It is during this time that algae spores will separate and end up in the display tank, possibly creating an algae problem in the tank.
This does not happen with Chaetomorpha and is a good choice if you wish to run lighting in the refugium opposite the display tank schedule.
Has anyone ever heard this?
I recently purchased some Chaetomorpha to add to a refugium. The employee who helped me said that Chaetomorpha was a good choice. He went on to explain that some macro algae, will turn to an asexual state when the lights go out.
It is during this time that algae spores will separate and end up in the display tank, possibly creating an algae problem in the tank.
This does not happen with Chaetomorpha and is a good choice if you wish to run lighting in the refugium opposite the display tank schedule.
Has anyone ever heard this?