Hi Everyone,
I hope your weeks are going well! This community has been so incredibly helpful to a total saltwater noob like me. I've finally got my tank set up the way I wanted but that last thing I want to tweak is my macro algae and filtration set up. Right now I have a Fiji Cube 20g AIO that is about 4 months old. I'm using the middle section as my fuge and have some Chaeto , pods, and marine pure blocks as my bio filter.
I am hoping to get your guidance on the following:
Macro Algae
I hope your weeks are going well! This community has been so incredibly helpful to a total saltwater noob like me. I've finally got my tank set up the way I wanted but that last thing I want to tweak is my macro algae and filtration set up. Right now I have a Fiji Cube 20g AIO that is about 4 months old. I'm using the middle section as my fuge and have some Chaeto , pods, and marine pure blocks as my bio filter.
I am hoping to get your guidance on the following:
Macro Algae
- My Chaeto has really failed to flourish since upgrading from an HOB fuge. It keeps breaking apart into little strands and seems almost brittle. I am using a 12w plant light on 24hrs. Do you recommend moving to a 12hr on 12hr off cycle instead?
- As my chaeto breaks down the little strands make their way into the return chamber. Initially my pump starts to clog but then it start pumping the strands into the DT. Is there anything you'd recommend to keep this from happening?
- In terms of Macros, is there any benefit to having more than one species in the fuge?
- I am trying to keep this system fairly simple so was wondering what sort of extra filtration you all recommend? Would putting an activated carbon pouch down near the fuge outlet do any good?