I think this was a great thread! I didn’t even know tumbling chaeto was a thing. I learned a lot reading everybody’s comments and will be experimenting with it later today!
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
It only tumbles if you aren’t growing it fast enough [emoji56]
It only tumbles if you aren’t growing it fast enough [emoji56]
I crushed mine down to a baseball size...and then it died off. Off to my LFS to go buy some more.Mine does not tumble and as a matter of fact it builds up a tan slimy something on top of the algae. Any ideas?
Worried about some bristle worms?
I think almost everyone would want it to tumble to get even light coverage but some people do not have a fuge where it is possible.
Isnt removing it periodically - so the whatever amount you have is getting enough light/flow? Too much chaeto may take out too many nutrients? I guess the answer to me would be let your chaeto grow to the point where your nutrients are controller (where you want them) and keep the chaeto at that level by removing some as needed to maintain them. Likewise - if you don't have adequate light you might need to move it more frequently - if you have adequate light it shouldn't be a problem? or am I incorrect
Tumbling can help remove the slime/cyano buildup on the macroalgae. We hope to release plans for an aftermarket tumbler later this yearMine does not tumble and as a matter of fact it builds up a tan slimy something on top of the algae. Any ideas?
Very knew to saltwater. Just bought my first saltwater set up (biocube 32) I upgraded the back with a intank media basket and fuge basket. The cheato I have in the basket isnt tumbling but it has water flow and light. You dont have any issues with your cheato not tumbling?I've read where many people say the chaeto/macroalgae needs to tumble and others say it's not necessary. I harvest mine every 2-3 weeks (and a lot of it) and I personally do not have my chaeto tumble in the fuge. So I'm curious to see the comparison between tumblers and non-tumblers.
Very knew to saltwater. Just bought my first saltwater set up (biocube 32) I upgraded the back with a intank media basket and fuge basket. The cheato I have in the basket isnt tumbling but it has water flow and light. You dont have any issues with your cheato not tumbling?
NopeVery knew to saltwater. Just bought my first saltwater set up (biocube 32) I upgraded the back with a intank media basket and fuge basket. The cheato I have in the basket isnt tumbling but it has water flow and light. You dont have any issues with your cheato not tumbling?
How is your chaeto doing now?Just started growing chaeto last week. At least trying to. Mine doesn't tumble. At first it just sunk, yesterday is floated up and has stayed there.
That tank has long been taken down. That was 3 years ago...How is your chaeto doing now?
Did you ever release your aftermarket tumbler?Tumbling can help remove the slime/cyano buildup on the macroalgae. We hope to release plans for an aftermarket tumbler later this year