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Old 03-19-2012, 10:49 PM
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What is your opinion on the smallest size tank for Chaeto? I originally designed my sump with a 5g holding tank, but I want to downsize it as it's getting in the way of my pumps' sump area.
My system will be approx 110g total.
I had chaeto in a 3g HOB refuge and it grew like mad...
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Old 03-19-2012, 11:26 PM
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How is the phosphate in your tank? If its a big problem you might be harvesting chaeto out of a 5 gal weekly. If its completely under control you might not be able to grow it period. I gave up on the stuff last year. Coraline algae was growing on the outside and sponges on the inside of my little softball.
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Old 03-19-2012, 11:52 PM
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No Phosphates ......
The tank is not running yet and I am still designing the sump. Due to future Skimmer considerations, the layout of my filter socks and the heaters, I am trying to downsize my original design. With my current drawing, it's looking like I may end up with a holding tank of about 3g.
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Made up my mind and I'm going with a 2.5g tank. 6 x 12 x 8 tall
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