Should chaeto be acclimated?

[Steelerfan747]

hey guys just wondering if anyone acclimated their chaeto before installation. My last fuge was years ago and I just threw out in but wanted to make sure

 

[ritter6788]

Nope just toss it in.

 

[k2parkstar]

Yep ^^what he said

 

[Steven R]

+1 just toss it in it does however need light acclimation but not like coral it seems to slow down a lot for me if i switch say from a t5 6,5k bulb over to a par 30 led 5k it slows down a ton in growth wise till it gets use to the light.

 

[Cubbies]

Just toss it in. Just double check it thoroughly though. If you don't know the exact source or the person who gave it to you well. Cheato carries all sorts of goodies in it.

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

Hose it off, and put it in. Did you buy it form us by any chance?

 

[Pappy]

Hose it off, and put it in. Did you buy it form us by any chance?

Buy cheato??!!;)

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

Yes sir, and a good price too :)

 

[Steelerfan747]

Hose it off, and put it in. Did you buy it form us by any chance?

no I got it from young frankenstein, he is local to me and was nice enough to give me a piece of his

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[Steelerfan747]

+1 just toss it in it does however need light acclimation but not like coral it seems to slow down a lot for me if i switch say from a t5 6,5k bulb over to a par 30 led 5k it slows down a ton in growth wise till it gets use to the light.

I think he had it on t5 and I will be using led light should I start off with a small led and work up

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[Steven R]

No its fine it just takes about a week for the chaeto to adjust but after that it takes off.

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

Ya, I never bother acclimating chaeto.

 

[Young Frankenstein]

Ray just throw it in got more if you need :)

 

[rajkovich207]

Is there something you could dip it in to kill the critters inside? I'd rather stock my own critters, and last time I bought cheato I got some nasty supprises!

 

[adamfinke]

I have Chaeto in my sump but it sure isn't growing very much? Any additive I should add?

 

[ritter6788]

I have Chaeto in my sump but it sure isn't growing very much? Any additive I should add?

What kind of light are you using?

 

[adamfinke]

2x18 watt 50/50 comp. florescents total of 36w. Refigium is 12 x 12 x 18 deep.