cant keep cheato alive

[christyf5]

It probably needs more light. I had a bunch grow like crazy in my little 5 gallon refugium with 2x13watt bulbs but when I upgraded to a 25 gallon refugium the chaeto started to dwindle and what was previously football sized shrunk to the size of an orange even with a lighting upgrade to 2x23 watt bulbs. I added a canadian tire fixture with another 23 watt bulb and the chaeto is flourishing now. I'm even thinking of putting a stronger bulb on there if I can find one. Definitely try the more light thing to start before you start putting any additives in or something like that.

[Kryten]

Does it need a 'night' cycle?

[Willow]

your grape caulerpa is also out competing for nutrients. get rid of that and your cheato will start to grow.

[aquanot]

I 2nd that. Willow is always right. Not like that S_ _r_ _ _ _y guy!

[Willow]

Originally Posted by aquanot

Willow is always right. Not like that S_ _r_ _ _ _y guy!

i have no idea what that means?

[Bill]

ok, caulerpa is gone. It was hard letting it go cause it's the only algae that I can keep alive...

I also added more light.

Thanks everyone.

[Quagmire]

Kryten brings up a good point also.Caulerpa is about the only macro that does well without a rest ( day/night periods ).Your Chaeto should grow better without 24hr light.

http://www.reefland.com/rho/0105/main2.php

[Kryten]

Originally Posted by Bill

ok, caulerpa is gone. It was hard letting it go cause it's the only algae that I can keep alive...

Maybe that just goes to show how good your water quality is. I know I'VE never seen a cleaner tank!