Is Chaeto useless after using NPX Bioplastics?

[kira76]

Hi all, was using chant and some macro algae but realize that my NO3 still very high. Just installed a FR using TLF NPX Bioplastics. Was told by the LFS guy that my chant and other macro algae will become useless and will die of in the long run. Is it true? Will using chanto become ineffective after using the biopellet?

Anyone can advice?

[Gouldian]

Hi bro,

By the way its Chaeto, short for Chaetomorpha.

Biopellet biologically removes Nitrates through bacteria while by Cheato depends on the algae to absorb nitrate for its growth; there isn't a single method that is best, it all depends on your budget and system.

In my personal opinions, most reefers fail to realized that in order for Cheato to removes significant nitrates it needs to be growing / thriving. In order to them to be thriving, you need to have sufficient lights to encourage photosynthesis therefore promote growth.

It depends, if your biopellets is so effective that it removes all nutrients (Ammonia to nitrates to phosphates) them macro algae will die but the chances are slim. This is because macroalgae are not single nutrient obligate feeders.

Most reefers are worried about algae going asexual, that is they turn white and die-off thereby releasing the absorbed nutrients back into the water. But this situation usually happens to Caulerpa (Nuisance) rather than Chaeto. Further to that, this situation can be remedied by lighting your macroalgae 24/7 or frequent periodic trimming.

From your post, I gather you have decided on biopellets, thus I will not dwell on macroalgae to confused you further.

Do share if your experiences after installing the biopellets.

[finbir]

Hi all, was using chant and some macro algae but realize that my NO3 still very high. Just installed a FR using TLF NPX Bioplastics. Was told by the LFS guy that my chant and other macro algae will become useless and will die of in the long run. Is it true? Will using chanto become ineffective after using the biopellet?

Anyone can advice?

My 4'x2'x20" system runs on a chaeto filter and the occasional Macro 250 venturi skimmer. It's been almost 1.5 yrs n currently houses 2

bi-colors, a blunthead wrasse , three blue-eyes cardubals, a pyjama cardinal, a lo , four dispars as well as six ocellaris in the sump tank.

I like fishes more than corals, hence only keep 3 to 4 clusters of ricordia-like mushrooms and they r open daily.

In fact I only enjoyed this peace of mind after converting first to St. Monica's algae filter and using chaeto s a stand-by. I intend to go back to the St. Monica's module when I stop experimenting with using led lighting for my tank.

Good-bye to canisters, fluidised filtration and filter-wool packed partition sumps. This through-flow system is, I believe, something which most reefers should try as it will enable a lot of small organisms to thrive and enable one to keep anthias, the copperband, the Moorish idol and the Mandarin in good health. These fishes usually don't eat mysids or brine shrimps but will do so after a period of living off the 'goodies' produced by algae filtering.

Sit back n enjoy the scenario.

Finbir.

[kira76]

Hi bro,

By the way its Chaeto, short for Chaetomorpha.

From your post, I gather you have decided on biopellets, thus I will not dwell on macroalgae to confused you further.

Do share if your experiences after installing the biopellets.

Lol, I know it's chaeto. Stupid auto spell on iPad. Actually, I was using chaeto but it doesn't seem to control the brown algae. That's why I've added the biopellet.

[tropic]

any difference with brown algae after adding the bioplastics/?

[Gouldian]

Lol, I know it's chaeto. Stupid auto spell on iPad. Actually, I was using chaeto but it doesn't seem to control the brown algae. That's why I've added the biopellet.

I've guessed as well. Anyway like you, I have been embarrassed several time by auto correct.

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