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How much light for chaeto?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by chromess 01, May 24, 2015.

  1. chromess 01

    chromess 01

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    I had gotten a decent chunk of chaeto awhile back and couldnt decide where to put it at. I had a mesh bag so I just put it in there and attached it to the top of the tank. It has since almost doubled in size so I have been thinking of moving it to my sump. I have a 9"3" window in the top of my sump. I thought about putting a full length light under the stand but didnt want the extra light where I dont want it. With that size window what kind of light would I need to keep it growing? I have 2 led strips that you would mount under your cabinet. 15 leds each, they are on the yellow side, would those work at all?
     
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  3. Dave Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    ^ that is exactly what we use with a 6000K CFL bulb. Grows chaeto like crazy.
     
  4. new2salt

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    I use the same thing as well and it grows like wildfire
     
  5. chromess 01

    chromess 01

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    Thanks Ill have to get one of those. I put my chaeto back in another bag for now. The bag was getting alot of unwanted algae growing on it, one reason I wanted to move it. But had grown out of the bag so much I had to cut the bag down the side and toss it.
     

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