chaetomorpha

[jimdogg187]

does anyone know anything about chaetomorpha? i mean lighting, cultivating and optimal water conditions? i just got some off ebay for my sump and none of my lfs no much about it.

 

[Navarre]

I have some in my sump. I keep the sump lit 24/7 and when it grows to large i simply take some out (i usually place this in the main tank as my tang loves it)

Its not a very demanding algea and grows very fast. far more stable than Caulerpa IMO

 

[jimdogg187]

That's great, thanks When I do cultivate the macro, can i grow the clippings in my other sump, or should I just buy some more? Jim

 

[Navarre]

Cheato in my tank grows like a mat. When it starts to encroach into the areas of other macro algeas i have then i simply rip it out.
I place my spare cheato in the main tank as Tang food but you could just as easily place it in a sump or any other tank to cultivate more.

Grow enough of hte stuff and you can get credit at your lfs im sure. (i have made a small fortune out of selling pulsing xenia like this )