Refuge appearance

[madlynb]

Since I changed the light for my refuge to a Grow light, I have noticed the difference in the chaeto growth and the appearance of the glass on the refuge. There is algae growth, coralline algae growth.
Is this okay? First time I have had a refugium for my 125 gal FOWLR tank.:^::D:helm2:

 

[Bifferwine]

That is the purpose of the refugium. You will have to trim back your chaeto every once in a while. You can either give the excess away to other reefers or throw it in the trash. The nutrients that the chaeto is removing from your water will be removed from your system in the plant materials that you trim off.

 

[madlynb]

Glad to hear that the chaeto is doing what it is meant to do. Do I trim it back when it covers the base of the refugium? Is there a certain time to trim it back? Thanks for your opinion.

 

[winyfrog]

If you have tangs or angels you can feed some of the chaeto to them as well. Its a great treat.

I let my chaeto completely pack in my fug, before I garden it.