ISO Macroalgae/Chaeto

[Jackcarp]

Trying to reduce some of my nitrates (ie hair algae growth) and would like to add some Chaeto and maybe some other beneficial types of macroalgae in my fuge. I am planning on adding a Kessil H80 light as well. Looking for someone that may be harvesting some of theirs. Gladly will pay for it and shipping to the middle of nowhere in Wy, however, free is always nice. Thanks!

 

[Homelander]

Trying to reduce some of my nitrates (ie hair algae growth) and would like to add some Chaeto and maybe some other beneficial types of macroalgae in my fuge. I am planning on adding a Kessil H80 light as well. Looking for someone that may be harvesting some of theirs. Gladly will pay for it and shipping to the middle of nowhere in Wy, however, free is always nice. Thanks!

How big is your refugium? I only ask becuase I tried using the H80 to no prevail. If you want to check out the thread on it, its under my signature "Kessil H380 Discussion"

 

[Mark Gray]

Trying to reduce some of my nitrates (ie hair algae growth) and would like to add some Chaeto and maybe some other beneficial types of macroalgae in my fuge. I am planning on adding a Kessil H80 light as well. Looking for someone that may be harvesting some of theirs. Gladly will pay for it and shipping to the middle of nowhere in Wy, however, free is always nice. Thanks!

I also started with H80 now I am running the H380 it works much better I was not getting much growth from the H80, I can ship you cheato, PM me your address I can't do it till next week I thing but after Christmas is ok.

 

[Jackcarp]

How big is your refugium? I only ask becuase I tried using the H80 to no prevail. If you want to check out the thread on it, its under my signature "Kessil H380 Discussion"

I am using a 30 gallon tank that I put baffles in. The area that I will be using for Chaeto is about 12x12x16.

 

[Homelander]

I am using a 30 gallon tank that I put baffles in. The area that I will be using for Chaeto is about 12x12x16.

If your fuge was 10x10 or smaller the H80 would work great...not sure it would be strong enough for a 12x12. Mine is 10x11 and it didn't seem to be strong enough

 

[Jackcarp]

I also started with H80 now I am running the H380 it works much better I was not getting much growth from the H80, I can ship you cheato, PM me your address I can't do it till next week I thing but after Christmas is ok.

Thanks! I was hoping not having to spend so much on the H380. I will PM you my address and let me know what the shipping is. I really appreciate it!

 

[Jackcarp]

If your fuge was 10x10 or smaller the H80 would work great...not sure it would be strong enough for a 12x12. Mine is 10x11 and it didn't seem to be strong enough

Ill measure it when I get home from work to see what the dimensions are. Any other less expensive recommendations? After 3 kid birthdays, a new child, and Christmas this month-I am a bit stretched thin this time of year;Blackeye

 

[Big G]

Have had good results with this light: https://amazon.com/dp/B01IVQ96KY/re...b06a-accd25cd5320&ie=UTF8&qid=1513892651&sr=1

 

[Homelander]

Ill measure it when I get home from work to see what the dimensions are. Any other less expensive recommendations? After 3 kid birthdays, a new child, and Christmas this month-I am a bit stretched thin this time of year;Blackeye

There are quite a few different options. 6500k cfl bulb, there are a bunch of grow lights available on amazon for 40 to 70 bucks.

 

[Jackcarp]

Have had good results with this light: https://amazon.com/dp/B01IVQ96KY/re...b06a-accd25cd5320&ie=UTF8&qid=1513892651&sr=1

That looks like a good option. I certainly like the price as long as it works. If it doesn't, I guess I could use it to start my garden seeds in the spring. I like that it is already in its own housing as opposed to having to hang a socket with a reflector.

 

[Big G]

That looks like a good option. I certainly like the price as long as it works. If it doesn't, I guess I could use it to start my garden seeds in the spring. I like that it is already in its own housing as opposed to having to hang a socket with a reflector.

Yeah my wife is a gardener. I "borrowed" one of these from her seedling rack, and it worked really well. And it fit my sump dimensions: SCORE! Merry Christmas!

 

[laverda]

That looks like a good option. I certainly like the price as long as it works. If it doesn't, I guess I could use it to start my garden seeds in the spring. I like that it is already in its own housing as opposed to having to hang a socket with a reflector.

I use the same light for my ATS, mangroves and cheeto.

 

[Homelander]

https://www.amazon.com/Shengsite-Hy...00&sr=8-12&keywords=LED+Hydroponic+Grow+Light

Another user uses this one ^^

This would be extreme overkill, but for the price....
https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Gre...93&sr=8-53&keywords=LED+Hydroponic+Grow+Light

 

[Big G]

https://www.amazon.com/Shengsite-Hy...00&sr=8-12&keywords=LED+Hydroponic+Grow+Light

Another user uses this one ^^

This would be extreme overkill, but for the price....
https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Gre...93&sr=8-53&keywords=LED+Hydroponic+Grow+Light

Holy Cow! My house would look like a UFO just landed with that 300 wt burning all night. LOL

 

[Homelander]

Holy Cow! My house would look like a UFO just landed with that 300 wt burning all night. LOL

I know right!! You'd have to mount that thing 5 feet off the waters surface to not completely obliterate everything lol

 

[Jackcarp]

This one looks good-and its dimmable which may be nice-I don't have much space above the fuge.
https://www.amazon.com/Emasun-Light...rd_wg=UNl9M&psc=1&refRID=G3QVTZFE8C1GP9EPRY7K

 

[Big G]

This one looks good-and its dimmable which may be nice-I don't have much space above the fuge.
https://www.amazon.com/Emasun-Light...rd_wg=UNl9M&psc=1&refRID=G3QVTZFE8C1GP9EPRY7K

I just made a support "H" shaped that laid on the top of my sump. The 12x12 light panel just lays on top of it. Ends up with the panel 1" above the sump rim and about 6-7" above the water level.

 

[laverda]

I have 2 one lighting my ATS in my overflow box.

 

[Jackcarp]

I just ordered one on amazon so I guess we will see how it works. I also ordered some Fiji mud just for kicks.