Macro algae problem

[Chris_150G]

This weekend I noticed my chaeto had gotten dark and is heavily coated with what looks like some sort of dark green algae. The chaeto is starting to die and fall apart. I tried to rinse and rub off the algae, but it doesn't want to come off. I have two 26W CFL floodlights on it.

Could it be too much light?

I have since scrapped the DSB to make more room for the chaeto. The chaeto was sitting in only 4 inches of water and now has 10 inches.

 

[ccCapt]

Make sure it gets good flow.

I also moved the thread to current forum.

 

[Hiker4twenty]

+1 Larry. The chaeto will need good flow to keep junk getting stuck and clogging it. Sometimes I have to flip my chaeto around to make sure it stays clean. Try cutting out the dead parts and seeing if it will come back.

 

[reeffreak]

Chaeto works best if tumbled or flip over.I do that once a week.

So +1 Hiker

 

[Bifferwine]

This weekend I noticed my chaeto had gotten dark and is heavily coated with what looks like some sort of dark green algae. The chaeto is starting to die and fall apart. I tried to rinse and rub off the algae, but it doesn't want to come off. I have two 26W CFL floodlights on it.

Could it be too much light?

I have since scrapped the DSB to make more room for the chaeto. The chaeto was sitting in only 4 inches of water and now has 10 inches.

If your chaeto dies, I'll be happy to send you some "Biff's Chaeto", free of charge. I am confident that my product will perform in a superior manner to chaeto that falls apart and grows its own algae! ;)

 

[reeffreak]

Biff,you are posting.

I am happy.

 

[Bifferwine]

Biff,you are posting.

I am happy.

Dude, do you think I'm going to pass up an opportunity to plug BIFF'S CHAETO? That stuff is my lifeblood, you know?

 

[VAreef]

I flipped my Biff's cheato earlier today. It's at least 4 times bigger than when I got it.

Love my Biff's Cheato!!!!


Psst. I want a kickback.

Oh and like they said. Flip around some. Make sure it gets good flow and cut the dead parts out. But everyones got ya covered there.

 

[sen5241b]

The flipping gets light to all sides of your cheato ball. Flow and light are crucial. My cheato only turns white (or black) if light is not getting to some part of the cheato ball

 

[Chris_150G]

Thanks for the input everyone. If it doesn't turn the corner soon I'll have to order some of Biff's Super-Chaeto. I'm gonna try to get a picture of it in its haggard state and post it tonight so everyone can see the horror of chaeto abuse.

 

[Bifferwine]

You're going to make me cry. :cry:

 

[Chris_150G]

Ok its a goner. Its falling into little pieces and is pretty much black. Here is a shot of it on my table. Biff's Chaeto? :helm2:

 

[Bifferwine]

Dude, that is a sorry excuse for chaeto! PM me your mailing address. I'll send you some REAL stuff!

 

[Chris_150G]

It has arrived! I can't wait to get home and check it out. I'll post a picture of it later.

 

[Chris_150G]

Looks great, healthy. No pics yet. Had a few friends over,..Manana

 

[Chris_150G]

Biff's Chaeto!!


It's looking good. Got a little powerhead on it this time and a 27W 5500K day light CFL. Thanks for the help.


(Also a shot of my little buddy Rizzo)

 

[Bifferwine]

Oh my that is some fine lookin' chaeto!! I hope it works out well for you. Rizzo is like, "Damn, that algae is better looking than I am!!" ;)