chaetomorhpa macro info (1 Viewer)

[Guest]

I put a big portion of chaeto in my refugium with some calurpa. the chaeto wasnt growing so i took out the caluerpa. now my big ball of chaeto has dewindled to about a quarter cup. I had about 3 cups worth. I thought this stuff would grow better than caluerpa? The lights com on at 5 or 7 in morining and dont go off until 12 at night. I cant sleep with the light on. The only thing I have in my refugium is sand, brisil worms, mini stars and snails. Any info would help.

thanks

stephen

 

[DRH]

What kind of light?

 

[Guest]

well i had one of those little betta tanks with the filter and clamp on light. I'm using the clamp on light. Its a little compact light.
http://www.petco.com/product_info.a...ums+&+Furniture&ct2=Aquariums+-+Desk+Top&ct3=
Its just like the one at this site. I grew my caluerpa really well under this.

stephen

 

[DRH]

Hmmm... I'm not sure how strong that light is or how far it is from the macroalga... I use a 150W incandescent plant grow light and everything grows like weed.

 

[tvu]

I'm using a 13w PC over my HOB 18" refugium and the stuff is dark green and growing awesome. I also have some Halimeda that appears to be growing on some small pieces of LR in the same refuge. I run reverse lighting.

 

[Guest]

so, can use a noramly philips twisty bulb.? where did you get the plant grow light DRH?
the lamp now is sitting on top of the refugium.

 

[DRH]

I use a work shop light and grow bulb courtesy of Home Depot