jervismun

IMO (of very limited experience), Chaeto is still the best and most stable when it comes to nutrient exporting. I have some experiences with Caulerpa (green grape) and Turtleweed... but these macroalgae also brings with them a new set of problems that can be disastrous to the biotope... if you wanna find out more, can visit my main thread. Or else, do more readings on this topic. Good luck

The amount of Chaeto I have is of little use? Ok I will consider having an external refugium or something but I very much like to stay with my current setup as there will be no end to it... a sump next, perhaps... My next tank will have a refugium compartment for DSB and Chaeto... roughly 1/8 of the total water volume of 80g. Do you think it is sufficient? Again, space is a constraint and I do not want to run a couple of large tanks in my tiny little room. Thanks again for your advice

Both KH and Calcium is at good range... will continue monitor the parameters (once every 2 days). I am still trying to increase the KH slightly though...

I put the PL lamp on a timer opposite the MH. So at night, the Chaeto will produce oxygen and stabilize pH with the PL lamp on. This is a common practice with scientifically proven benefits. So... if you guys need ideas and simple advice... do PM me or just post a response in this thread. for your time!

What's next? I removed the betta boxes after 2 weeks and place the Chaeto in the first and second (left to right) compartments. As these compartments are dark coz the Tunze ReefPack is blocking the MH... I went to look for a 1 foot PL lamp. The water current in these 2 compartments are fairly good. So problem solved (for the time being)

The betta boxes are not too bad actually... at least the Chaeto get lots of light from the MH above it. The only major problem is water flow inside the boxes. Afraid they may rot especially at the core (not visible from outside). The Chaeto quickly outgrown the box within 2 weeks... really tight.

Then some bros warned me of complications I might face later... the macroalgae can easily outgrow my other corals and may form an extra large colony/colonies within my small tank. So, I bought 2 betta breeding boxes to store the Chaeto. Problem? For sure... the betta boxes took up too much precious space and they somehow caused deflections to my water current (can see the corals swaying in all directions).

Then I realized a problem... the last compartment doesn't provide much water flow... if water is too stagnant, the Chaeto may rot especially those at the bottom. And I am sure the bottom Chaeto are not getting enough light to stay "green". So I moved them to my main tank, clinged to some LR with maximum light exposure and very good water current.

I quickly looked for some at the Pasar Malam section and a kind bro sold me a nice box of very healthy Chaeto. I placed them in the back compartments. Luckily, my MH can reach the back compartments quite alright

It all started with this picture of a fellow reefer placing some macroalgae in the back compartment of his 24g Nano Cube (similar to mine).

Hi guys I'm sure u guys are aware of the many benefits of having Chaetomorpha in our system... but if you are running a nano tank... the placement of these fast-spreading macroalgae can be a quite a headache... This thread will show you the many methods this can be done... Other experienced bros can also help contribute to make this thread as informative and complete as possible. Enjoy

The "lady-boss" at RB explained this product to me before... but they have yet to receive the shipment (that was 1 month ago). Sounds too good to be true actually... but again, this can be a technological breakthrough... do expect it to be quite costly (according to RB). For casual bi-weekly check is very good and convenient. But IMO still need proper kit to double check (at least twice a month). So you'll probably still need to buy the laboratory style kits... IMO.

Thanks bro... well they are less than a week (in my tank), so still crossing my fingers... hopefully they will flourish If everything goes well... I will be getting a piece of ultra maxima soon... must have the confidence first

Thanks bro... and I totally agree with you

Yeah sea stars must stay in water but they always stay close to the surface. A great way to add colours to your tank. Must do some research first, ok? I am just throwing out ideas without any real life experience in this area.

And hidden cams... err... clams here and there... brilliant and wicked!!!

Ok sista... Nemo nemo nemo

Caribbean...

PM me

Post more update pix... wanna see more

Thanks bro for your valuable comments... perhaps you wanna share with us a pix of your current tank... when u upgrading again? lol

Hehe... too bad the Orange Suns "close-shop" again... perhaps give it a bit more time Btw, here's a rare shot of my tank, top view of the left portion. Love the Frogspawn very much (the only coral that fluorence green a bit under my 14000ºK MH). Bro Terryz, the Hammer and Rhodactis you sold me are looking healthy... I will take great care of all my LS

Oh and I just love your grouping Green Chromis... like my dream to have a shoal of them swimming in my tank... currently can't really see it with just 2 in a NC.

Well done bro Terryz... this single specimen is so far reaching... it's all over Singapore now For your info bro Hammy, I sold my larger frag (of the same specimen) to bro Terryz 2 weeks ago... now he is passing part of it to you

Thanks bro... yes if my tank is so succesful (sea fan growing so well)... will surely inform you for a FOC frag... I also wish to give a frag to you