When do I add algae to my sump (or is it fuge?)?

LeslieS · 06-22-2006, 09:37 AM

I lost the directions that came with my ecosystem. I remember they said to add chaeto after one week, but shouldn't that be determined by my parameters?

masterswimmer · 06-22-2006, 10:24 AM

You'll want to add cheato when your cycle is complete. Cheato 'feeds' on nitrates and phosphates. If you don't have either in your tank then you have no real need for it. And, it probably won't survive. The nitrates won't be present until the bacteria colonizes to break ammonia down to nitrites then nitrites to nitrates. Then you'll have 'food' for the cheato.

swimmer

House of Laughter · 06-22-2006, 06:35 PM

^^^^

What he said

House

LeslieS · 06-22-2006, 07:32 PM

Thanks!

06-22-2006, 09:37 AM	#1
LeslieS Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,918 Reefer Ratings: (9) Friends: (11)	When do I add algae to my sump (or is it fuge?)? I lost the directions that came with my ecosystem. I remember they said to add chaeto after one week, but shouldn't that be determined by my parameters?

06-22-2006, 10:24 AM	#2
masterswimmer www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 9,187 Reefer Ratings: (86) Friends: (16)	You'll want to add cheato when your cycle is complete. Cheato 'feeds' on nitrates and phosphates. If you don't have either in your tank then you have no real need for it. And, it probably won't survive. The nitrates won't be present until the bacteria colonizes to break ammonia down to nitrites then nitrites to nitrates. Then you'll have 'food' for the cheato. swimmer __________________ House of Fish (845) 610-3114 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

06-22-2006, 06:35 PM	#3
House of Laughter www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ossining, NY Posts: 10,291 Reefer Ratings: (124) Friends: (36)	^^^^ What he said House __________________ House of Fish (914) 424-0366 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

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06-22-2006, 07:32 PM	#4
LeslieS Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,918 Reefer Ratings: (9) Friends: (11)	Thanks!