My cheato died :(

[Milad]

So why would my cheato die?
I have a grow lights made to grow plants i bought from RONA (60w) on a chamber in my sump. I also have some red algea in there (which also looks like its dieing) The light is on when the sun is down. aprox 10-12hours a day.

What could be causing my cheato to die off? There isnt much surface agitation where these guys are, its right next to the filter sock where my return comes in.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Do you have any biopellets or other nutrient reduction systems on the tank? Could be that you don't have enough nutrients to keep them thriving.

[Milad]

Do you have any biopellets or other nutrient reduction systems on the tank? Could be that you don't have enough nutrients to keep them thriving.

No BIO Pellets yet, I was going to get some though.
So what you are saying is my system is running lean?

I do have pulsing xenia in there, is that going to die next?

[4lti7ude]

No BIO Pellets yet, I was going to get some though.
So what you are saying is my system is running lean?

I do have pulsing xenia in there, is that going to die next?

What size tank and all are you running?
The more information the better.

[hillegom]

Whats the Kelvin rating of your 60W bulb?

[Milad]

im running 180g, link is on my signature with specs
the bulb didnt have a kelvin rating that i could find, it said "gro light", made for plants, its very yellow though. Mind you i did just notice my duncan isnt doing to great either, does it need nutrients? also i forgot im running rosphaws, one bag of it and that green phosphate removal pad thing.

[Myka]

Do you have any algae growing in the display tank?

[Milad]

Do you have any algae growing in the display tank?

nope
a few weeks ago though i had to clean my glass everyday
now its just every week

[hillegom]

I have found that cheato grows very well with 6500 deg K bulbs. I bought the 6500 K phillips daylight curly cue flourescent from HD

[TheKid]

I have some to give away if u want a fair amount:mrgreen:

[Milad]

well i put a 6500k daytime phillips bulb on there (13w) and maybe it well help
The Kid, i may have to take you up on your offer, im gonna need more cheato!

[hillegom]

I am using the 25 watter

[Greenmaster]

what are your Nitrate/phosphate levels in your sump?