Chaetomorpha in sump ?

[Antman]

Hello again~
My hippo is eating all of the Chaetomorpha I put in the tank & I have no room for a fuge .
Can I put in in my sump with a small light . The sump is a 10 Gal tank with a wet/dry & skimmer in it .
If so what type of light will it need ?

 

[Red Reefet]

Home Depot or Lowes both sell a light that looks like a flood light for this. I can't remember the exact wording on the package, but it's something like uses 15watts, puts out 75 watts. It's around $9. You can put it in one of those clamp sockets. Check out my gallery for a pic. It works great. You may be able to find more info. on melevsreef.com.

 

[Antman]

OK so I got one of the Sylvaina 23 w But outputs 75 w with a clip sockets it is compact flouresent . How many hours will I need to have this light on in the sump for Chaetomorpha to grow. Should I have it on when the tank lights go out ?
Thanks ~!

 

[Red Reefet]

I would think that would work since the wattage is there. I have mine on the same schedule as the tank.

 

[deepbluesea99]

try counter lighting the sump you will notice the corals dont retract so mutch at night it keeps the ph up. good luck

 

[Antman]

Hey Just an update FYI -I have a handfull of Chato in my sump with NO light for about a week & it is still green ,it is breakin apart a but but still looks alive .I will put it in my fuge when I set it up this weekend.
I went with the In-Tank fuge (hope it works 4 me)

 

[REMF]

Here is a great thred on fuge lighting for cheato

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=313318