I have a new-style BioCube and have heard the bio-balls are about useless(and I agree they didnt seem to be doing anything) So I have removed them, put about 1/4" crushed coral over the screen, put a decent size chunk of live rock and Chaeto in the sump. Im curious what temp lighting I should be using for the chaeto. I plan on just using a clamp-on lamp with a CFL bulb. Thanks!
29G BioCube
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mariobrothersleeve
squirrel
Intank.com has the lighting you need. They also have a sweet media basket too
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About the 6500-5000k would be optimal. I'd also remove the crushed coral, it's going to give you the same issues as the bioballs. It's just going to trap detritus and let it rot there.
Thanks for the info, I found a 5000k bulb ill be useing. I used about 1/4" crushed coral just to keep the chaeto out of the screen at the bottom of the sump area. the water in there is so turbulent the crushed coral actually shifts around and the water is pulled down through it so I thought it would be OK. If you still think it will be a problem let me know! thanks!
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If its being moved around then you're probably ok then.
