OK, Fuge HOB on tank, what do I put in it?

bllfish · Mar 9, 2006

I just put a large CPR Aquafuge on my 72 bow. What is the best algae to put in?
How about snails?

mg426 · Mar 9, 2006

Cheatomorpha works pretty well. never had any problems with it.

bllfish · Mar 9, 2006

Thanks mg426.

supertech3 · Mar 9, 2006

Chaetomorph is what I put in mine with some live sand/mud. Works great no problems

bllfish · Mar 9, 2006

Thanks supertech3. I put some Kent Biosediment in and plan on adding some live sand and rock rubble tomorrow.

supertech3 · Mar 9, 2006

Sounds like you are on the right track, what type of lighting are you going to use?

bllfish · Mar 9, 2006

Since I have limited space I bought the Aquafuge light. It is a 24W, 7100K daylight pc.

supertech3 · Mar 9, 2006

That sounds like a winner

bllfish · Mar 9, 2006

Thanks again supertech3. Is there a type of algae I should avoid. I remember reading about some type that could release toxins into your tank

supertech3 · Mar 9, 2006

That would be caulerpa, it releases toxins when you do not run your lights enough that is why I went with the chaeto

bllfish · Mar 9, 2006

caulerpa - OK - I will remember it now. I really appreciate your help!